Deleting connections removes them from the Database node of the Connection Navigator and the installation of JDeveloper.
When you delete a connection, JDeveloper does not warn you that a project may be dependent upon it, and removes the connection from all of JDeveloper, not just a workspace or project. It is best to use caution when deleting connections.
To delete a database connection:
Configuring Database Connections
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