PL/SQL (Procedural Language/SQL)

PL/SQL (Procedural Language/SQL) is a programming language used with Oracle databases. It extends SQL by adding procedural features, allowing for complex operations and logic in database interactions. With PL/SQL, developers can write scripts to automate tasks, manage data more efficiently, and create decision-making processes directly within the database. This language supports variables, loops, and conditions, making it possible to handle tasks that require more than simple data retrieval. PL/SQL is essential for efficient database programming, enabling applications to perform sophisticated operations seamlessly with the underlying data.