Oracle DROP PROGRAM - SQL

Oracle DROP PROGRAM statement is used to remove a program from the database. A program can be any type of PL/SQL block, such as a stored procedure, function, package, or trigger.

The syntax for the DROP PROGRAM statement is as follows:

DROP PROGRAM program_name;

Where program_name is the name of the program that you want to remove.

Example

Suppose we have a stored procedure called "my_proc" in our database, which we want to remove. We can use the DROP PROGRAM statement as follows:

DROP PROGRAM my_proc;

This statement will drop the "my_proc" stored procedure from the database.

Notes

• Before dropping a program, ensure that it is not being used by any other program or object in the database.
• Dropping a program will also remove all the privileges (GRANTs) that were granted on it.
• Once a program is dropped, it cannot be recovered.
• DROP PROGRAM statement requires the DROP ANY PROCEDURE system privilege.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the DROP PROGRAM statement is used to remove a program from the Oracle database. It is important to use this statement with caution and ensure that the program is not being used by any other object in the database before dropping it.