This preface introduces you to the Oracle Database Java Developer's Guide, discussing the intended audience, structure, and conventions of this document. A list of related Oracle documents is also provided.
Java has emerged as the object-oriented programming language of choice. It provides platform independence and automated storage management techniques. It enables you to create applications and applets. Oracle Database provides support for developing and deploying Java applications.
This preface contains the following topics:
The Oracle Database Java Developer's Guide is intended for both Java and non-Java developers. For PL/SQL developers who are not familiar with Java programming, this manual provides a brief overview of Java and object-oriented concepts. For both Java and PL/SQL developers, this manual discusses the following:
How Java and Database concepts merge
How to develop, load, and run Java stored procedures
Oracle JVM
Database concepts for managing Java objects in the database
Oracle Database and Java security policies
To use this document, you need knowledge of Oracle Database, SQL, and PL/SQL. Prior knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming can be helpful.
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The following conventions are also used in this manual:
| Convention | Meaning |
|---|---|
| . . . | Vertical ellipsis points in an example mean that information not directly related to the example has been omitted. |
| . . . | Horizontal ellipsis points in statements or commands mean that parts of the statement or command not directly related to the example have been omitted |
| boldface text | Boldface type in text indicates a term defined in the text, the glossary, or in both locations. |
| < > | Angle brackets enclose user-supplied names. |
| [ ] | Brackets enclose optional clauses from which you can choose one or none. |