Basic Oracle Concepts and Programming Question:
What Is the Difference between Formal Parameters and Actual Parameters?
Answer:
Formal parameter and actual parameter are two different terms related parameters used in the procedures and functions:
► A formal parameter is a term used to refer to a parameter defined in the procedure or function declaration statement.
► An actual parameter is a term used to refer to a parameter provided by the calling statement to a procedure or a function.
► A formal parameter is a term used to refer to a parameter defined in the procedure or function declaration statement.
► An actual parameter is a term used to refer to a parameter provided by the calling statement to a procedure or a function.
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