extproc_perl

Overview

extproc_perl allows you to write Oracle stored procedures in Perl. Whether you're looking to accomplish something that's easier to program in Perl, or you're just more comfortable programming in Perl, read on to see if extproc_perl will work for you and your Oracle database.

Features

Per-session interpreter persistence with one-time compilation
Compatible with most Perl modules
Store code on the file system or in the database
Use DBI to query or update the database from your code
Perl's taint mode security catches dangerous situations at runtime
Automatic datatype conversion between Oracle and Perl
Supports IN, IN OUT, and OUT parameter modes

Status

The most current version of extproc_perl is 2.51.

Download

Latest version (2.51)
Earlier versions
Distributions on CPAN
Patch for DBD-Oracle 1.14

Support

User's Guide
Mailing List
Examples
FAQ