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Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)

What is Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)

Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) is a protocol that allows applications to exchange data in real-time. It was originally developed for Microsoft Windows and is used to enable communication between different applications, such as spreadsheet software, word processors, and databases.

DDE works by allowing applications to send and receive data via shared memory, rather than through more traditional methods such as file transfer or network communication. This enables the applications to exchange data in real-time and to update the data dynamically as it changes.

DDE has a number of applications, including:

  • Enabling data exchange between different applications: DDE can be used to allow applications to exchange data, such as financial data from a spreadsheet to a word processor, or real-time stock quotes from a database to a spreadsheet.
  • Updating data dynamically: DDE can be used to update data dynamically as it changes, which can be useful for applications that require real-time data, such as financial or scientific applications.
  • Automating tasks: DDE can be used to automate tasks by allowing applications to send commands and messages to each other, which can be useful for streamlining workflows and reducing the need for manual data entry.

DDE is a useful protocol that enables applications to exchange data in real-time and to update data dynamically as it changes. It has a number of applications, including enabling data


See Also

Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)


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