Characteristics of function object

Explain the characteristics of function object in Oracle.

A function object in Oracle is used to perform a set of repetitive tasks. A function can be either user defined or in built. A function object can take three parameters: - IN, OUT and INOUT. Depending on the parameter passed to the function, it returns a value.

Explain the characteristics of function object in Oracle.

- A function can allow one or more or no parameter.
- A function must have explicit return statement.
- The data type of the return value must be declared in the function’s header.
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