Carel-Jan Engel wrote: > It appears that the overhead caused by a 'call by reference' (in out) > will cost you some extra time. The 'call by value' appears to be cheaper.
PL/SQL User's Guide and Reference Release 2 (9.2) 8 PL/SQL Subprograms Summary of Subprogram Parameter Modes
IN OUT -- actual parameter is passed by value (a copy of the value is passed in and out) unless NOCOPY is specified.
Whatsoever, it appears that the call by reference is more expensive than a call by value.
See above.
Regards, -- Vladimir Begun The statements and opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent those of Oracle Corporation.
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