CASTing About For a Solution: Using CAST and Table Functions in PL/SQL

Oracle 8i offered the CAST function, which allows a PL/SQL collection to be processed as if it was a normal table. When CAST is paired with table functions, it becomes even more powerful as a data manipulation toolset. This article provides a brief technical explanation of CAST and table functions as well as some practical, real-world examples of their use in concert.

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