About SQL Developer

SQL Developer (pronounced sequel developer) is a graphic version of SQL*Plus, written in Java, that is available in the default installation of Oracle Database and by free download.

The SQL Developer user interface includes a navigation frame, tools (with menus), and a SQL Worksheet. From the SQL Worksheet, you can enter and run SQL statements, PL/SQL statements, and SQL*Plus commands. You can do some tasks—for example, creating a table—either in the SQL Worksheet or with the navigation frame and tools.

To see the name and keyboard equivalent of any SQL Developer icon, position your cursor over the icon.