> 2) What can I read to start using and understanding stored

procedures?

have a look here in the lower right corner
http://www.firebird-conference.com/

you can find there the material from 2003
Firebird Conference for free!

There is also some basic information in
http://www.ibexpert.info/documentation


Best Regards

Holger Klemt

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