Oracle 8 is a complex database with many powerful features, but getting information out of the database and into the hands of managers and users is difficult. Despite repeated attempts, including failed products such as Oracle PowerObjects, Oracle has been unable to create a development tool which will solve this problem. The Solution: Visual Basic. Visual Basic is the most popular Windows programming language in the world. It is easy to learn, easy to use, and provides quick results. Visual Basic allows Oracle developers to build quick and effective programs for inputting information into an Oracle database or creating reports.