Working with extensions
Whether you create your own extensions or use SQL Developer out of the box, you are taking advantage of the product's extensibility when you use the features. In this section, we'll consider the additional external extensions that are available, and how you can work with them.
Controlling existing extensions
You can add or remove Java extensions using the Extensions preferences. Oracle TimesTen, Migrations, and the version control support are all extensions designed and shipped with the product. You can see these extensions listed in the Extensions node.
Adding in new Java extensions
You can add new Java extensions using the Check for Updates facility. There are a number of options, which are listed next:
- Check for Updates—Use the Update Center
- Check for Updates—Install from Local File
In the first instance, developers outside of Oracle who have created a Java extension can approach Oracle to have these included in the Check for Updates facility...
