Installing Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle SQL Developer is an official, free IDE for database development.

Steps to Install:

  1. Download from Oracle: SQL Developer Downloads
  2. Extract the ZIP file
  3. Ensure Java JDK is installed (SQL Developer needs it)
  4. Run sqldeveloper.exe

Tips:

  • No installation required – just extract and launch
  • Customize fonts, themes, and shortcuts under Preferences