Oracle Package Specification File
General Information
| Title | PKS File Extension |
| Extension | .pks |
| Full Form | Oracle Package Specification File |
| File Type | Database Script File |
| Developer | Oracle Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/sql |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store PL/SQL |
| Additional Functions | Define package |
| Features | Programmability, Reusability |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Database Development | Yes |
| Server-Side Logic | Yes |
| Enterprise Applications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Injection vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Privilege minimization, Encapsulation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Associated with Oracle 7 |
| Latest Version | Aligned with Oracle Database versions |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .plb, .pls, .sql, .ora |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Oracle SQL Developer |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 TOAD |
Commercial | Windows |
| PL/SQL Developer |
Commercial | Windows |