23c/26ai New Features

As of January 2026, Oracle AI Database 26 AI is The latest release of the world’s first commercially available RDBMS.  23/26AI brings to users a ton of features including : AI enhancements, JSON features, Vector searching, Graph queries, True Cache and many more performance and Security features. Here I will share some of my favorite ones and how they could help solve problems in the real world.

Simpler Update and Delete logic with direct joins in Oracle 26ai

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Background Historically, updating a table based on values from another table in oracle database required developers to rely on correlated subqueries and or merge statements or other workarounds. Oracle ai database 26ai allows tables to be joined directly using an update and/or a delete statement. The result is cleaner SQL, more intuitive data modification queries, […]

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Clarify Column Metadata With Annotations

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The New Metadata? Historically,(since about oracle 7) Developers and Database Administrators have had the ability to provide more information about a database column, unified audit policy, edition, indextype, materialized view, mining model, operator, or view using comments. In Oracle AI Database 26 AI, we can go even further an extend the capability of descriptive text

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My Favorite Features of Oracle AI Database 26ai

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With the launch of Oracle AI Database 26 AI, excitement is buzzing among IT professionals! This new version promises a host of innovative features that will transform the way we manage databases. From the groundbreaking removal of the DUAL table to the game-changing SQL Firewall that enhances security, these updates are designed to make a DBA’s life easier and more efficient. Imagine shrinking tablespaces effortlessly or prioritizing critical transactions without the usual headaches. Dive into this blog to discover the features that will revolutionize your database experience and learn how they can benefit you!

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