RE: SQL, SQL PLUS, PL/SQL

SQL - Standard (or Simple) Query Language -- this is a standard across many databases, although each one adds their own special quirks. SQL Plus - Oracle's user interface to the database, where users can enter SQL commands and display results. It has added features for formatting and other things.
PL/SQL - Programming Language/SQL - this is an Oracle proprietary programming language which adds things like loops and data structures to SQL. -----Original Message-----
From: Rusnak, George A. II [mailto:rusnakg_at_SDCL.LEE.ARMY.MIL] Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 11:02 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Subject: SQL, SQL PLUS, PL/SQL

I was recently asked, what is the difference between SQL, SQL Plus and PL/SQL. I admit it ... I choked !!
Where can I find a good definition of each??

TIA Al Rusnak
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