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Oracle Updates SQL Developer
By Chris Richardson
Staff Writer
Article Date: 2011-04-22
The graphical interface for SQL developers has been updated by Oracle, and the new version promises increased functionality and productivity, while simplifying various developmental processes. The third version of Oracle's SQL Developer looks to be the most comprehensive of the release family, as Oracle's update is a response to user feedback.
Apparently, existing SQL developers wanted a more intuitive environment, as well as making certain tasks like migration easier to accomplish. According to Oracle's release notes, some of the new features include the following:
Data Miner, which is described as, "Oracle Data Mining provides in-database functionality that enables users to discover patterns and relationships hidden in their data to predict customer behavior, identify key factors, find new clusters and their profiles, anticipate and combat churn, detect anomalous behavior and solve a wide range of data-driven problems. "
Data Modeler, of which, Oracle says, "SQL Developer Data Modeler 3.0 is now fully integrated, providing read and write access for designing and developing data models. The readme.html for SQL Developer Data Modeler 3.0 can be found in the SQL Developer installation in the folder \sqldeveloper\sqldeveloper\extensions\oracle.datamodeler."
Query Builder, featuring the following description, "Visual SQL Query Builder with an object drag and drop feature from the connection navigator to the Query Builder view. SQL Worksheet and Query Builder view are tightly integrated. Switch between Worksheet (text) and Query Builder (visual) views at any time."
Oracle has also improved the migration function in the latest version of SQL Developer, which features a redesigned navigator that allows developers to manage multiple servers at once, allowing multiple projects to be worked on at once. Other capabilities include a feature called Enterprise Capture, which allows users to collect multiple databases at once from a given server. The Copy to Oracle capability, also apart of the improved migration functions, allows developers to copy third party data into the Oracle environment.
With all these changes, it's easy to see why Oracle went with the full version upgrade instead of merely attaching a revision number. This latest edition is available to download; and, of course, the software package is free. SQL Developer 3.0 runs in the Windows, Mac and Linux environments.
It's hard not to wonder, if, at some point in the near future, companies like Oracle will target tablet computing and develop software versions that work with those kinds of operating systems.
About the Author:
Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest search news.
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