Can we execute a package in Oracle?

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You can execute a procedure or function interactively by: Using an Oracle tool, such as SQL*Plus. Calling it explicitly in the code of a database application, such as an Oracle Forms or Precompiler application. Calling it explicitly in the code of another procedure or trigger.

How do I execute a package?

Right-click the package name and select Execute. Configure the package execution by using the settings on the Parameters, Connection Managers, and Advanced tabs in the Execute Package dialog box. Click OK to run the package. Use stored procedures to run the package.

How do I run a package in Oracle SQL Developer?

After couple of tries, I found an easy way to execute the stored procedure from sql developer itself.1Under packages, select your desired package and right click on the package name (not on the stored procedure name).2You will find option to run. Select that and supply the required arguments.

How do you deploy a package in Oracle?

Select the server package build to deploy to the destination deployment server. On Package Deployment Targets, select Enterprise Server and click Next until the Deployment Server Selection form appears. Select the Enterprise Servers to which the package will be deployed.

How do packages work in Oracle?

In PL/SQL, a package is a schema object that contains definitions for a group of related functionalities. A package includes variables, constants, cursors, exceptions, procedures, functions, and subprograms. It is compiled and stored in the Oracle Database. Typically, a package has a specification and a body.

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