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PL/SQL XMLType is a data type in the PL/SQL programming language that is specifically designed to handle XML data. It provides a set of functions and operators that allow developers to manipulate and extract information from XML documents in a convenient and efficient way. With PL/SQL XMLType, developers can store XML data as a column…(Continue Reading)

The Oracle PL/SQL SYSTIMESTAMP function returns the system date and time including fractional seconds and time zone information. This function provides a precise time stamp for events, transactions, and data changes in the Oracle database. Syntax The syntax for the SYSTIMESTAMP function is as follows: SYSTIMESTAMP [(precision)] The optional precision parameter specifies the number of…(Continue Reading)

The Oracle PL/SQL TRUNC function is used to truncate a date value to a specific level of precision. This function is commonly used to remove the time portion of a date value and return only the date component. Syntax The syntax to truncate a date with TRUNC function is as follows: TRUNC(date, [format]) Where: date:…(Continue Reading)

The Oracle PL/SQL ROUND function is a built-in function that is used to round numerical values to a specified number of decimal places. However, it can also be used to round dates to a specific date format. Syntax When rounding a date using the ROUND function, the date is rounded to the nearest specified unit,…(Continue Reading)

The LAST_DAY function is part of date functions in the Oracle PL/SQL language that helps developers determine the last day of a specified month. This function is particularly useful in financial applications, where it is essential to calculate the last day of a month for various accounting purposes. Syntax The syntax of the LAST_DAY function…(Continue Reading)