Oracle Database 18c PL/SQL

What is PL/SQL?

PL/SQL (Procedural Language/SQL) is Oracle Corporation's procedural extension for SQL and the Oracle relational database. PL/SQL is available in Oracle Database (since version 7), TimesTen in-memory database, and IBM DB2.

Features of Oracle Database 18c PL/SQL

• Integrated SQL: PL/SQL fully integrates with SQL to leverage SQL’s data manipulation capabilities, making it easier to develop data-centric applications.
• Error Handling: PL/SQL provides a robust error handling mechanism, making it easier to debug and manage exceptions.
• High Performance: PL/SQL is designed for high performance and efficiency, allowing you to perform complex operations with minimal code.
• Portability: Applications written in PL/SQL can run on any operating system or hardware platform supported by Oracle Database.

Why Use PL/SQL?

PL/SQL offers several advantages for developers working with Oracle Database:

• Improved productivity with tight integration between SQL and procedural code.
• Increased performance with stored procedures and functions executed directly on the server.
• Enhanced security with robust error handling and transaction control.

Get Started with PL/SQL

To learn more about PL/SQL and get started with Oracle Database 18c, visit the official Oracle PL/SQL page.

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