Often when developers start learning a new language, technology or platform they are already familiar with a similar counterpart.

A typical learning process is as follows: ”I know how to do this in SQL Server, what is its equivalent in Oracle?”

In addition to search engines, you may find SQLines Online tool helpful. It is free, and no registration required. It works like a dictionary, just enter a construction or code fragment in one language and see how it looks in another one.

It is very easy to use. For example, if you want to find the equivalent of SQL Server GETDATE() in Oracle:

• Go to http://www.sqlines.com/online
• Type type GETDATE()
• Set Source as SQL Server, Target as Oracle
• Click Convert

You can convert not only individual built-in functions or data types, but complete SQL statements and scripts as well:

You can also browse and search SQLines conversion knowledge base to learn about various languages and technologies.