Oracle Database 23c is the successor to Oracle Database 19c and introduces over 300 new features. Key areas of focus include enhancements to JSON, graph, microservices, and developer productivity. The beta period runs from October 2022 to February 2023 and the release will be supported until 2028 with extended support to 2031. New SQL features allow selecting without a FROM clause, using column aliases in GROUP BY and HAVING, and include IF EXISTS clauses in DDL statements. Enhancements support logical replication, distributed transactions involving blockchain tables, and efficient partitioning for expired data.