SQL Developer is amazing!
Updated October 08, 2019

SQL Developer is amazing!

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Oracle SQL Developer

We use Oracle SQL Developer to extract, create database objects such as views, stored procedures, packages, etc and to also report out info. We use it in the IT department. I find it to be a generally good tool.
  • Run queries
  • Export Data
  • When displaying errors it locates the error on the exact line and position.
  • I would like to drag and drop from and to any of the areas.
  • I would like to have more capabilities to export.
  • Have help info handy when I have a doubt with extensive help.
  • Positive - Lots of quick and easy reports.
  • Negative - Too much dependency.
I believe SQL Developer is easier to use than TOAD is many ways and easier.
Oracle SQL developer is well suited to run quick reports or to extract quick info and create or change objects, but I would think is less appropriate when using it everyday to report when another tool should be used.

Using Oracle SQL Developer

4 - Business Analyst use SQL developer in my organization to develop queries, export the output to Excel and deliver those spreadsheets to customers.
4 - It is being used for SQL query development. Quick query to the database. Data extraction using SQL queries and exporting the results to Excel spreadsheets.
  • Querying
  • Asking the DB
  • Checking DB connections
  • Testing DB connections
  • I really like the multiple choices in the app such as browsing
  • Keep track of your multiple output
  • Check your SQL script prior to running it.
Because is still lacking many other functionalities that may help the user

Evaluating SQL Developer and Competitors

  • Product Features
  • Existing Relationship with the Vendor
  • Analyst Reports
Either way I believe that we will go for the same app.

SQL Developer Support

Oracle support is good. In general a get good and quick answers to my questions.
ProsCons
Quick Resolution
Knowledgeable team
Kept well informed
Immediate help available
Support cares about my success
Poor followup
Problems left unsolved
Escalation required
Need to explain problems multiple times
Slow Initial Response
There has been more that one time. They are usually very responsive and it does not take long for them to come back to me.