Course Outline
Introduction to PL/SQL
- Defining PL/SQL
- Key advantages of PL/SQL adoption
Foundational Structure of a PL/SQL Block
- Anonymous blocks
- Named blocks
Variables and Data Types
- Variable declaration
- Grammatical syntax and 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
- Creating and executing stored procedures
- Syntax and practical examples
- Input and output parameters
- Developing and running functions in PL/SQL
- Syntax and practical examples
- Application within SQL statements
Cursors
- Explicit cursors
- Implicit cursors
- Data fetching mechanisms
- Cursor attributes
Exception Handling
- Predefined exceptions
- User-defined exceptions
- Utilization of TRY-CATCH blocks
Transaction Control
- Managing transactions in PL/SQL
- Implementing nested blocks and transactions
- Controlling nested transactions
- Creating and utilizing savepoints
Advanced Cursor Techniques
- Strong vs. weak REF CURSORs
- Applicable usage scenarios
Triggers
- Creating triggers
- Categorization of triggers
- Leveraging triggers for auditing purposes
Packages in PL/SQL
- Package creation
- Specification
- Implementation
- Execution
- Invocation
- Real-world applications
- Code walkthrough
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of SQL
- Conceptual understanding of database schemas, tables, and relationships
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.
