In this video, we will explore REST Enabled SQL, which allows you to expose SQL queries or PL/SQL blocks as RESTful services. This feature provides a straightforward method for interacting with the database using HTTP methods, making it easy to integrate SQL-based operations into applications.
As you experienced in the previous videos, the REST Data Source is designed to work with a single table, specified during the service creation process on the source server. This limitation arises from the nature of REST Data Source, which maps a RESTful API endpoint to a specific table.
In contrast, REST Enabled SQL offers more flexibility in accessing and manipulating data. It enables developers to execute SQL statements against a remote database, allowing them to select and work with multiple tables as needed. This flexibility is particularly useful for complex data manipulation tasks involving multiple tables or requiring dynamic data selection.
