Feature( connector-sdk ) : Example for fetching data from IBM DB2 database #121
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Pull Request Overview
This PR introduces an example connector for fetching and upserting data from an IBM DB2 database using the Fivetran Connector SDK.
- Adds a new connector example in Python (connector.py) for IBM DB2.
- Provides supporting documentation in a dedicated README file and updates the main README to include the new example.
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| examples/source_examples/ibm_db2/connector.py | New connector code for IBM DB2 including connection, sample data, and upsert logic. |
| examples/source_examples/ibm_db2/README.md | Documentation for configuring and using the IBM DB2 connector. |
| README.md | Updates to list the IBM DB2 example in the project examples. |
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- examples/source_examples/ibm_db2/configuration.json: Language not supported
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| - `create_sample_table_into_db()`: This method is used to create a sample table in the database. | ||
| - `insert_sample_data_into_table()`: This method is used to insert sample data into the table. | ||
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| > IMPORTANT: This example code has not been fully tested in all environments. If you encounter any issues implementing this connector, please use Fivetran's [Save Me Time](https://support.fivetran.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?isSdkIssue=true) service. Our support team will be happy to help troubleshoot and finalize any issues with this example. |
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Is this needed? We should at least check our examples thoroughly.
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The testing has been done using the local DB2 server ( setting host as localhost ). It works fine.
I could not test it with fivetran deploy due to lack of credentials.
Discussed with Alison : https://fivetran.height.app/T-930742#activityId=526703f3-cd44-40a3-b9a0-cf826debb036
Requested for a free tier IBM Cloud credentials. Once it is there, we can test it with the deploy command
closes https://fivetran.height.app/T-930742
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