Course Outline
Introduction to PL/SQL
- Overview of PL/SQL
- Benefits of utilizing PL/SQL
Foundations of PL/SQL Blocks
- Anonymous blocks
- Named blocks
Variables and Data Types
- Declaring variables
- Syntax and usage rules
- Data types supported in PL/SQL
- Integrating variables into PL/SQL blocks
Control Structures
- IF-THEN-ELSE logic
- CASE statements
- FOR loops
- WHILE loops
Stored Procedures and Functions
- Creation and execution of stored procedures
- Syntax and illustrative examples
- Managing input and output parameters
- Creating and executing functions in PL/SQL
- Syntax and illustrative examples
- Integrating functions into SQL statements
Cursors
- Explicit cursors
- Implicit cursors
- Data fetching techniques
- Cursor attributes
Exception Handling
- Predefined exceptions
- Custom-defined exceptions
- Implementation of exception handling blocks
Transaction Control
- Managing transactions in PL/SQL
- Utilizing nested blocks and transactions
- Handling nested transactions
- Creating and applying savepoints
Advanced Cursor Techniques
- Differences between strong and weak REF CURSORs
- Appropriate use cases
Triggers
- Creating triggers
- Categorization of triggers
- Using triggers for audit purposes
Packages in PL/SQL
- Package creation
- Specification
- Implementation
- Execution
- Invocation
- Practical applications
- Code analysis
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of SQL
- Familiarity with database schemas, tables, and relationships
Target Audience
- Database administrators
- Database developers
- Software developers
- Data analysts
Testimonials (5)
The PL/SQL session basics. I used PL/SQL but never got the basics of it and this course helped me a lot understand PL/SQL queries.
Stefan-Andrei
Course - PL/SQL in Oracle 19c
Very balanced training and practice oriented, very glad that I had the virtual machine and was able to work in parallel with trainer the exercises
Robert
Course - PL/SQL in Oracle 19c
Trainer was patient with us and he made sure we understood each section before moving forward.
RONIKA - Igaye Projects (PTY) LTD
Course - PL/SQL in Oracle 19c
The way he explained everything
Alexandra G - DB Global Technology
Course - PL/SQL in Oracle 19c
The exercises were explained very good.
