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Tag: utl_file
UTL_FILE_DIR and 18c
I wrote a blog post called The Death of UTL_FILE which attracted a comment from a reader: “There is NO chance to stay at UTL_FILE as it is DESUPPORTED starting with database Version 18c” This is not the case, but since I wanted to…
The death of UTL_FILE
In a previous post I covered a technique to improve the performance of UTL_FILE, but concluded the post with a teaser: “you probably don’t need to use UTL_FILE ever again”. Time for me to back that statement up with some concrete evidence. UTL_FILE can…
Juicing up UTL_FILE
Think about your rubbish bin for a second. Because, clearly this is going to be an oh so obvious metaphor leading into UTL_FILE right? OK, maybe a little explanation is needed. I have a basket next to my desk into which I throw any…
