So you’re in Tweetdeck and someone mentions you in Portuguese or Swedish. You have no idea what it says, but you’re pretty sure it’s not a compliment. Thank goodness there’s the one-click ‘translate’ feature to bail you out. It’s often saved me from my elementary Spanish. How many times have you used Google’s translation services Continue reading →
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Visualize Spatial Data with SQL Developer
Spatial data in its raw format is ugly. The shapes and places it represents can be very enlightening. Here’s some raw spatial data followed by their visualization. If you worked with spatial data, what would you prefer? You can probably figure out what you’re looking at, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could get Continue reading →
SQL Developer Tip: Viewing REFCURSOR Output
If you work with PL/SQL, then this feature might be the #1 reason I recommend you immediately upgrade to at least version 3.0 of Oracle SQL Developer – SQL Developer now automatically renders SYS.REFCURSOR output from your PL/SQL calls. Prior to version 3.0, you needed to use the SQL*PLUS PRINT command to view the refcursor Continue reading →
Simple Bar Chart Reports with SQL Developer
There are many good articles out there that go into detail for creating reports with Oracle SQL Developer. I was reading my predecessor’s write up in Oracle Magazine (May 2007) on the subject, and keyed into the following snippet: Building a Chart When creating a report with the Chart style, the rule of thumb is Continue reading →
SQL Developer does XML
If you’re looking for insight or guidance on XML, XML in the database, or XMLDB – then please keep looking. I have not much to add here. What I am here to talk about is some of the support that SQL Developer offers for XML in the database. You may have heard me say ‘I Continue reading →
The PL/SQL Debugger Strikes Back: Episode V
I’ve already discussed how the Rebel scum go about figuring out what’s wrong with their code. Now I want to get into the nitty-gritty details of how to start a debug session in SQL Developer. There are some prerequisites, but I promise it won’t take but a few moments to setup. Ensure that you have Continue reading →
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