OCILIB is a C-based open source library designed to access Oracle Databases, providing users with a reliable and efficient way to interact with the popular database management system.
One of the standout features of OCILIB is that it is completely free (open source - LGPL) and its source code is platform independent. Best of all, it offers up to 150 simple and straightforward APIs.
Installation of OCILIB is straightforward; simply untar the archive and follow the steps below:
$ cd ocilib-x.y.z
$ ./configure
$ ./make
$ ./make install
Note that you may need to use the `su` command to perform the installation. Additionally, it's essential that both the Oracle library path and the ocilib library path are defined in your shared library variable (LB_LIBRARY_PATH, etc.).
In summary, I highly recommend OCILIB for anyone looking for a powerful, yet straightforward library to access Oracle Databases. Its simplicity, flexibility, and comprehensive API make it a real must-have.
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