XMLAGG is a function in PL/SQL that is used to aggregate XML elements into a single XML element. This function is particularly useful when you want to concatenate multiple XML elements into a single XML element, often as part of a larger SQL query or PL/SQL block. Syntax The syntax for XMLAGG is as follows:…(Continue Reading)
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PL/SQL XMLTable
The XMLTable function in PL/SQL is a powerful feature that allows developers to extract data from XML documents and present it in a tabular format. This function is particularly useful when dealing with XML data in Oracle databases, as it simplifies the process of querying and extracting information from XML documents. Here’s an overview of…(Continue Reading)
PL/SQL extract xml nested tags
In PL/SQL, you can extract data from XML documents by using the XMLType data type and various XML functions. When dealing with nested XML tags, it becomes essential to navigate through the hierarchy of tags to extract the desired information. The XMLTable function is particularly useful for this purpose. Example Here’s an example of how…(Continue Reading)
PL/SQL FORALL
The FORALL statement in PL/SQL is a powerful construct designed to improve the performance of bulk operations on collections. It is particularly useful when dealing with large sets of data. The FORALL statement allows you to perform a single DML (Data Manipulation Language) operation on an entire collection in a more efficient and streamlined manner…(Continue Reading)
PL/SQL BULK COLLECT
In PL/SQL, the BULK COLLECT feature is used to enhance the performance of SQL queries by fetching multiple rows at once and storing them in collections (arrays or nested tables) rather than processing one row at a time. This reduces the number of context switches between the SQL engine and the PL/SQL engine, resulting in…(Continue Reading)