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Re: Which one: OCI or the Oracle Compiler?

From: Ed Prochak <edprochak_at_gmail.com>
Date: 29 Jan 2007 13:27:41 -0800
Message-ID: <1170106061.618970.320800@v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com>

On Jan 29, 1:42 pm, "yanamandra" <venu.yanaman..._at_gmail.com> wrote:
> > > that's why I am limiting my choices to OCI and Oracle Compiler.Oracle compiler? What does Oracle compiler compile? I am unaware
> > of any general purpose C/C++/COBOL/RPG compiler produced by Oracle Corp.The compiler reference here is about the Pro*C compiler. (I am aware
> of how Pro*C is used in regards to C and C++ programs. But, never
> really brooded over OCI calls not used inplace of compiled versions or
> vice-versa)
>
> > > Should I expect more reliablility/fewer bugs if I move to the Oracle
> > > Compiler?Even I am interested to know the views expressed in regards to this
> discussion.

Pro*C is a PRE compiler (or preprocessor if you prefer the term). Speaking the right language, in this case the right jargon, always helps get you to your answer faster.

I have always used ProC over OCI. just as I would choose C over Assembler.

If that counts as a recommendation then there it is.   ED Received on Mon Jan 29 2007 - 15:27:41 CST

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