That's it, one line! Granted there are many more lines behind the scenes, but you did not have to write them nor must you maintain them. Errors are handled, maintenance is easier, and if everyone uses ...

The declaration section of the WITH clause can be used to define PL/SQL functions, as shown below. WITH FUNCTION with_function(p_id IN NUMBER) RETURN NUMBER IS BEGIN RETURN p_id; END; SELECT ...

Abstract: The need for dynamic adaptability in software is growing, driven in part by the emergence of autonomic computing. In many cases, it is desirable to enhance existing programs with adaptive ...