Re: What is PL/SQL?

bengsig_at_dk.oracle.com (Bjorn Engsig) writes:

>|PL/SQL is part of SQL*Forms 3.
>No, not really. PL/SQL is a procedural extension to SQL with a pascal
>like syntax. It is a separate product that can be included in both
>SQL*Forms 3 and in the Oracle kernel. In the former case, it means that
>a large number of calculations often done in triggers can be performed
>locally, so the oracle kernel is only consulted for true SQL operations.
>PL/SQL may also be used from other product like SQL*Plus and the precompilers.

What really interests me is, is PL/SQL a "private" development from Oracle, or is it an international standard? Do other database suppliers provide similar products?

The same question applies to the PRO* interfaces to 3rd generation languages.

Rudolf J. Heijink

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