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Jeff Smith
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A product manager for Oracle Database, specializing in database developer productivity. Blogs @ https://www.thatjeffsmith.com

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Jeff Smith @thatjeffsmith.com · Nov 15
💡 Tip: Working with lots of different databases and don't want to accidentally drop a table in your PROD Oracle system?

PS if you've never done this, you've probably not been in IT for very long #riteOfpassage

Use emojis in your connection names 🔴 🟡 🟢

Tip 2: STAY OUT OF PRODUCTION :)
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Searching JSON Arrays with JSON_EXISTS and REST APIs
Searching JSON Arrays with JSON_EXISTS and REST APIs
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Searching JSON Arrays with JSON_EXISTS and REST APIs
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle Developer Coaching: May News Edition
Oracle Developer Coaching: May News Edition
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle Developer Coaching: May News Edition
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQL Developer for VS Code 25.1: Connection Folders are here!
SQL Developer for VS Code 25.1: Connection Folders are here!
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQL Developer for VS Code 25.1: Connection Folders are here!
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQLDev for VS Code Quick Tip: Find Objects in Navigator
SQLDev for VS Code Quick Tip: Find Objects in Navigator
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQLDev for VS Code Quick Tip: Find Objects in Navigator
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January 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle SQL Developer 23.1.1 is now available
Oracle SQL Developer 23.1.1 is now available
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle SQL Developer 23.1.1 is now available
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January 10, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle SQLcl version 24.1 is now available!
Oracle SQLcl version 24.1 is now available!
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle SQLcl version 24.1 is now available!
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January 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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New post!

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Data Clean-up & Analysis w/AI? Let’s crunch my Slack diary!
Disclaimer: I have a hard time 'unplugging' from work. This post isn't a humble-brag. I'm frequently asked what AI is 'good for' when it comes to databases. And since we have an MCP Server for Oracle ...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Data Clean-up & Analysis w/AI? Let’s crunch my Slack diary!
Data Clean-up & Analysis w/AI? Let’s crunch my Slack diary!
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Data Clean-up & Analysis w/AI? Let’s crunch my Slack diary!
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January 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQLDev for VS Code: Simple Command Line Integration
SQLDev for VS Code: Simple Command Line Integration
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQLDev for VS Code: Simple Command Line Integration
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January 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Reposted by Jeff Smith
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You can give AI agents access to Oracle AI Database via the SQLcl MCP Server

@thatjeffsmith.com uses this to generate a report of viewing habits in his Netflix data using Opus 4.1

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Remember: keep an eye on your agents & check their SQL
January 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Sessionless Transactions in Database 23ai & your REST APIs
Sessionless Transactions in Database 23ai & your REST APIs
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Sessionless Transactions in Database 23ai & your REST APIs
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January 9, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Navigating your schemas/databases in SQLDev for VS Code
Navigating your schemas/databases in SQLDev for VS Code
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Navigating your schemas/databases in SQLDev for VS Code
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January 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Using the Keyboard to connect in SQL Developer for VS Code
Using the Keyboard to connect in SQL Developer for VS Code
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Using the Keyboard to connect in SQL Developer for VS Code
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January 8, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle Database 23ai News & an Updated VirtualBox appliance
Oracle Database 23ai News & an Updated VirtualBox appliance
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle Database 23ai News & an Updated VirtualBox appliance
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January 8, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Your favorite Oracle database CLI and MCP just got updated
Your favorite Oracle database CLI and MCP just got updated
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Your favorite Oracle database CLI and MCP just got updated
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January 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Join @krisrice.io and I on the 14th as we cover all things MCP with Oracle AI Database

go.oracle.com/LP=149473
Day One and Beyond – Oracle AI Database Unlocked
This course is designed for IT professionals, developers, and technology leaders seeking practical, hands-on insights into the latest innovations in Oracle AIDatabase.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Reposted by Jeff Smith
New update to our SQLcl MCP Server Intro Lab: updated prompts for your AI Agents and we cut down on the lab's overall word count.

Learn more here: livelabs.oracle.com/ords/r/dbpm/...

#ai #oracle #26ai #cline #sqldeveloper #oracledatabase
January 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... How to add custom SQL to your Data Models, TABLE INSERTs
How to add custom SQL to your Data Models, TABLE INSERTs
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... How to add custom SQL to your Data Models, TABLE INSERTs
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Adding Custom Snippets in VS Code for SQL Developer
Adding Custom Snippets in VS Code for SQL Developer
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Adding Custom Snippets in VS Code for SQL Developer
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January 7, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle SQL Developer & VS Code Primer plus some Tips/Tricks
Oracle SQL Developer & VS Code Primer plus some Tips/Tricks
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Oracle SQL Developer & VS Code Primer plus some Tips/Tricks
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January 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Where is the Code Outline in SQL Developer, for VS Code?
Where is the Code Outline in SQL Developer, for VS Code?
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Where is the Code Outline in SQL Developer, for VS Code?
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January 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Coding React Apps with Oracle Database MCP & Claude Sonnet 4
Coding React Apps with Oracle Database MCP & Claude Sonnet 4
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Coding React Apps with Oracle Database MCP & Claude Sonnet 4
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January 6, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQL Developer extension for VS Code 25.3: Charts & Diagrams
SQL Developer extension for VS Code 25.3: Charts & Diagrams
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQL Developer extension for VS Code 25.3: Charts & Diagrams
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQL Developer Extension for VS Code 24.2 is now available
SQL Developer Extension for VS Code 24.2 is now available
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... SQL Developer Extension for VS Code 24.2 is now available
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January 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Logins, TNS, DBMS_OUTPUT, & dates in SQLDev for VS Code
Logins, TNS, DBMS_OUTPUT, & dates in SQLDev for VS Code
Previously on @thatjeffsmith... Logins, TNS, DBMS_OUTPUT, & dates in SQLDev for VS Code
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