Category: PL/SQL

The UTL_MAIL.SEND procedure in Oracle PL/SQL is part of the UTL_MAIL package, which is used to send emails directly from within an Oracle database. It provides a simple interface for email messaging, making it easier for developers to automate notifications, alerts, or reports from PL/SQL applications. Overview of UTL_MAIL.SEND The UTL_MAIL.SEND procedure sends an email…(Continue Reading)

Oracle’s PL/SQL provides a powerful and flexible environment for database-driven application development. Among its wide array of features, the UTL_MAIL package stands out as an essential utility for sending emails directly from the database. The ability to communicate through email from within a database opens new opportunities for automated reporting, alerts, notifications, and integration with…(Continue Reading)

The UTL_FILE.GET_RAW procedure in Oracle PL/SQL is part of the UTL_FILE package, which provides an API for reading from and writing to operating system text files from within a PL/SQL environment. Specifically, the GET_RAW procedure allows you to read binary data from a file into a RAW variable. This is useful when working with binary…(Continue Reading)

The UTL_FILE.PUT_RAW procedure is part of Oracle’s UTL_FILE package, which allows PL/SQL programs to read and write to operating system files. Specifically, PUT_RAW is used to write raw binary data (as opposed to character data) to a file. This is useful when dealing with non-textual data, such as image files or any binary file formats.…(Continue Reading)

UTL_FILE.FILE_TYPE is a data type used to represent a file handle or pointer to a file. It allows you to open a file, perform various file operations like reading, writing, and closing, and handle files that are located in directories on the database server. The directory where files are accessed must be defined in Oracle…(Continue Reading)