A database trigger is a condition that is defined for a field or table in the repository. Typically, triggers are used to move complex logic to the table definition. The trigger definition links a trigger function to a specific database operation and condition. This function is invoked automatically when a specific type of I/O operation occurs to a table and when a specific set of conditions are met.
Similar to validation checks, LANSA triggers help to centralize the business logic of your application.
A LANSA trigger function is a special type of LANSA function, which is invoked automatically when a specific type of I/O operation occurs on a table (Open, Close, Read, Insert, Update and Delete) and when a specific set of conditions are met.
For example, as an audit trail, you might create a trigger to print before and after recording specific values.
Triggers are not covered in this exercise because you need to write code in order to create a trigger function.
