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 [...]
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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 [...]
SQL Developer Quick Tip: Accessing SQL History with the Keyboard
When I’m doing my ‘Tips and Tricks’ show, there is at least one trick that is guaranteed to get the audience’s attention: I’m in an editor – INSERT MAGIC – wham! I’m cycling through the SQL History list, no need to use the mouse. Here’s a set of keyboard shortcuts I want you to memorize [...]
Code Completion Insight with Oracle SQL Developer
Most third generation language (3GL) IDEs have trained hackers like me to expect the tool to write some of the code for them. Regular internet folks are already used to having search terms and URLs auto-completed in their browsers. I don’t want to get into a debate over whether this makes us lazier AND dumber, [...]
Free Beer or How to Get Free Demo Data from iTunes
Are you sick and tired of playing with the same sample data? Do you shudder at even the mention of the name, ‘Scott?’ First of all, if you’re still using SCOTT, you should try out HR instead. And if you want some beefier tables and need to experiment with partitioning, then SH is the way [...]

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