What are the methods for importing data into tables in PL/SQL?
In PL/SQL, you can import table data using the following methods:
- You can use the INSERT INTO statement to insert data row by row into a table. For example:
INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, column3, ...)
VALUES (value1, value2, value3, ...);
- Using a PL/SQL block allows you to write logic to import data, such as using a cursor to loop through data and insert it into a table.
- SQLLoader is an Oracle tool used for bulk importing data, and it can be controlled using a control file. It is also possible to import data into PL/SQL using SQL*Loader.
- Utilize external tables: External tables can be used to import data from external data files into database tables. In PL/SQL, you can use the INSERT INTO statement to insert data from external tables.
These are common methods for importing data into tables using PL/SQL, the specific method chosen depends on the source of the data and the requirements for the import.