Re: SQL, SQL PLUS, PL/SQL

SQL: Structured Query Language.
This is an ANSI standard for querying relational databases.

SQL*Plus: A query tool from Oracle that includes an implementation of SQL.

PL/SQL: A procedural language designed by Oracle for Oracle databases. This can be compiled and executed at runtime, or precompiled and stored in the database for execution at a later time. It includes SQL, and is itself derived from Ada.

Jared

On Tue, 22 Aug 2000, Rusnak, George A. II wrote:

> 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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Jared Still
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