SQL Developer Concepts and Usage

Oracle SQL Developer is a graphical version of SQL*Plus that gives database developers a convenient way to perform basic tasks. You can browse, create, edit, and delete (drop) database objects; run SQL statements and scripts; edit and debug PL/SQL code; manipulate and export data; and view and create reports.

You can connect to any target Oracle database schema using standard Oracle database authentication. Once connected, you can perform operations on objects in the database.

You can connect to schemas for selected third-party (non-Oracle) databases, such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase Adaptive Server, and Microsoft Access, and view metadata and data in these databases; and you can migrate third-party databases to Oracle.

See the Related Topics to learn about key features of SQL Developer.

Related Topics

Getting Started with SQL Developer

SQL Developer User Interface

Database Objects

Database Connections

Entering and Modifying Data

Running and Debugging Functions and Procedures

Using the SQL Worksheet

Using Snippets to Insert Code Fragments

Using Find DB Object to Find Database Objects

Using Extended Search

Using Versioning

SQL Developer Reports

SQL Developer Preferences

Location of User-Related Information

Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database Support

Using the Help

Supplementary Oracle Database Information

For More Information

Migrating Third-Party Databases

Tutorial: Creating Objects for a Small Database