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AI-generatedDoes SQL Developer automatically synchronize metadata after external schema changes?
SQL Developer utilizes an internal metadata cache to store table structures, constraints, and triggers within the Connections navigator and object browser. However, when schema objects are modified via external clients—such as command-line tools or other IDEs—the interface often persists displaying outdated column definitions or indexes. While a manual 'Refr