What Are Database Scripts

The Database Scripts project is a series of command line scripts which will dump, erase, restore and merge databases. They are specifically set up to work the best when developing within a version control environment. The primary goals are to: keep the database in sync with code. preserve ability to use the web GUI.

How do I write a database script?

1. On the Workspace home page, click SQL Workshop and then SQL Scripts. The SQL Scripts page appears.
2. Click the Create button. …
3. In Script Name, enter a name for the script. …
4. Enter the SQL statements, PL/SQL blocks you want to include in your script. …
5. Click Create.

What is the difference between a script and a query?

Unlike a SQL query, which is a single statement or entity, a SQL script is a collection of two or more SQL statements. Its purpose is to group related statements together to accomplish a more complex goal. … You could create a script that executes 20 INSERT statements and then executes a SELECT statement.