Oracle Package Body File
General Information
| Title | PKB File Extension |
| Extension | .pkb |
| Full Form | Oracle Package Body File |
| File Type | Database Script File |
| Developer | Oracle Corporation |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store PL/SQL code |
| Additional Functions | Define package body |
| Features | Procedures, Functions |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Database Management | Yes |
| Server-Side Logic | Yes |
| Enterprise Applications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | SQL Injection |
| Best Practices | Validation, Sanitization |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With Oracle 7 |
| Latest Version | Oracle Database 19c (2019) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sql, .pks, .plb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Oracle SQL Developer |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| TOAD for Oracle |
Commercial | Windows |
 PL/SQL Developer |
Commercial | Windows |