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Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL Training

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A beginner-friendly course that introduces the fundamentals of Oracle PL/SQL programming, enabling learners to create efficient database applications using stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages.

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What is Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL Training about?

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the PL/SQL programming language used in Oracle databases. Participants will learn how to write PL/SQL blocks, manage exceptions, interact with SQL, and build modular database components. With hands-on exercises and practical examples, learners will gain the skills to automate database operations and enhance application performance using PL/SQL.

What are the objectives of Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL Training ?

  • Understand PL/SQL architecture and programming fundamentals.
  • Write anonymous blocks, procedures, functions, and triggers.
  • Use variables, cursors, loops, and conditions to process data.
  • Implement exception handling for program reliability.
  • Create packages to organize and reuse database logic.

Who is Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL Training for?

  • Database developers and programmers.
  • SQL developers transitioning to PL/SQL.
  • Data analysts working with Oracle databases.
  • Students pursuing a career in database development.
  • IT professionals seeking automation of database tasks.

What are the prerequisites for Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL Training?

Prerequisite:

  • Basic understanding of SQL queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).
  • Familiarity with relational database concepts.
  • General programming logic knowledge is helpful.
  • Access to an Oracle database environment (recommended).
  • No prior PL/SQL programming experience required.


Learning Path:

  • Introduction to SQL & Oracle Database Basics.
  • Core PL/SQL Fundamentals and Blocks.
  • Advanced PL/SQL Programming (Triggers, Cursors, Packages).
  • Performance Tuning & Code Optimization.
  • PL/SQL in Application Development & Real-Time Projects.


Related Courses:

  • Oracle SQL Fundamentals
  • Oracle Database Administration (DBA)
  • Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Programming
  • Oracle Forms and Reports Development

Available Training Modes

Live Online Training

4 Days

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  • Overview of Oracle Database architecture
  • What is PL/SQL and its advantages
  • Differences between SQL and PL/SQL
  • Introduction to Oracle tools: SQL*Plus, SQL Developer
  • Basic SQL refresher (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
  • PL/SQL block structure: anonymous blocks
  • Variables, constants, and data types
  • Control structures: IF-THEN-ELSE, CASE
  • Looping constructs: Basic LOOP, WHILE, FOR loops
  • Basic error handling with EXCEPTION block
  • Using DBMS_OUTPUT for debugging
  • Implicit vs explicit cursors
  • Cursor attributes: %FOUND, %NOTFOUND, %ROWCOUNT, %ISOPEN
  • Cursor FOR loops
  • Parameterized cursors
  • Creating procedures and functions
  • Parameter modes: IN, OUT, IN OUT
  • Using RETURN in functions
  • Exception handling in procedures and functions
  • Invoking stored subprograms
  • Package specification and body
  • Public and private elements
  • Package variables and cursors
  • Benefits of modular programming
  • Package state and initialization
  • Predefined and user-defined exceptions
  • RAISE and RAISE_APPLICATION_ERROR
  • Using SQLCODE and SQLERRM
  • Debugging techniques and tools (DBMS_OUTPUT, SQL Developer debugger)
  • Types of triggers: BEFORE, AFTER, INSTEAD OF
  • Row-level vs statement-level triggers
  • Creating DML triggers for INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  • Trigger mutating table errors and solutions
  • Use cases: auditing, validation, complex business rules
  • Associative arrays, nested tables, VARRAYs
  • Declaring and using collections
  • %ROWTYPE and RECORD data types
  • Using collections with BULK COLLECT and FORALL
  • EXECUTE IMMEDIATE syntax and usage
  • Using DBMS_SQL package
  • Advantages of dynamic SQL
  • Working with large objects (LOBs)
  • Using bulk processing for performance (BULK COLLECT, FORALL)
  • SQL optimization in PL/SQL
  • Profiling PL/SQL code (DBMS_PROFILER)
  • Avoiding common performance pitfalls
  • Wrapping PL/SQL code for security
  • Privileges and roles management
  • Secure coding practices to avoid SQL injection
  • Auditing PL/SQL activities
  • Using PL/SQL in Oracle Forms and Reports
  • PL/SQL with Oracle Application Express (APEX)
  • Calling PL/SQL from external applications (Java, .NET)
  • Creating reusable utility packages

Who is the instructor for this training?

The trainer for this Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL Training has extensive experience in this domain, including years of experience training & mentoring professionals.

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