Category: PL/SQL

Oracle PL/SQL Cursor-based records are a type of data structure that allows for efficient retrieval and manipulation of data stored in a database table. Cursor-based records are especially well suited for working with large datasets because they allow the developer to fetch only the data that is needed, instead of loading the entire dataset into…(Continue Reading)

Oracle PL/SQL User-defined records are a powerful tool that allows developers to create their own data types. The PL/SQL records can be used to store data in a structured format, or to create custom data types that can be used in pl/sql programs. Oracle PL/SQL User-defined records can be created using the TYPE statement, and…(Continue Reading)

The PL/SQL table-based records are essentially a way of representing data in a tabular format. This means that each row corresponds to a record, and each column corresponds to a field within that record. You can think of it as a way of representing data in a spreadsheet-like format. Table-based records are a powerful way…(Continue Reading)

Oracle PL/SQL Varrays are variable-size arrays that can hold a fixed number of elements. Oracle PL/SQL Varrays are a great way to store data in a fixed-size array. They are easy to create and use, and offer a number of functions for adding, retrieving, and removing data. Syntax The syntax for creating a Varray is:…(Continue Reading)

When working with Oracle PL/SQL, you may sometimes need to store data in a nested table. A nested table is a data structure that allows you to store multiple values in a single column. PL/SQL nested tables are similar to arrays in other programming languages, but they have some important differences. First of all, nested…(Continue Reading)