Oracle Views Explained: Virtual Tables Guide

In Oracle database, a view is a virtual table that consists of a result set of a query composed of columns from one or more tables. Views can be queried like tables, but they do not actually store data – instead, they dynamically generate data based on the query’s defined rules. Views provide a convenient way to organize and manage data, simplifying complex queries and enhancing data security. In Oracle, views can be used for querying, updating, inserting, and deleting data, as well as creating indexes and defining triggers on views.