Calling Python from Oracle

Question

Is it possible to call Python within an Oracle procedure? I\'ve read plenty of literature about the reverse case (calling Oracle SQL from Python), but not the other way around.<

Answer 1

You can use the Preprocessor feature with external tables, which allows you to invoke a Python script to populate an external table with data. An example can be found in the Using External Table section of this OTN article: https://community.oracle.com/docs/DOC-994731.