The File Geodatabase API provides an open, non-ArcObjects based means for working with File Geodatabases. The File Geodatabase API is C++ based and targets advanced developers who require open access to the File Geodatabase without an ArcObjects license for purposes of interoperability to access, view and modify data.
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