RE: Literal SQL and sys.dual

From: Jamadagni, Rajendra <Rajendra.Jamadagni_at_espn.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 13:28:21 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.004393CF.20020402132821@fatcity.com>

One way to calculate "select (1+1) from dual;" is "myvar := 1+1;". Trust me, it is more efficient. Most arithmetic functions can be used in pl/sql, without having to use dual.

Question for you, why do you think you need to go to database, when you are NOT accessing anything from the database?

Raj

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