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PLSQL Syllabus

The document outlines a detailed syllabus for PL/SQL, covering topics such as the introduction to PL/SQL, control structures, cursors, exception handling, stored procedures, packages, triggers, collections, advanced PL/SQL techniques, database interaction, and best practices. Each section includes key concepts, examples, and practical applications to enhance understanding. The syllabus aims to provide a comprehensive foundation for mastering PL/SQL programming.

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PLSQL Syllabus

The document outlines a detailed syllabus for PL/SQL, covering topics such as the introduction to PL/SQL, control structures, cursors, exception handling, stored procedures, packages, triggers, collections, advanced PL/SQL techniques, database interaction, and best practices. Each section includes key concepts, examples, and practical applications to enhance understanding. The syllabus aims to provide a comprehensive foundation for mastering PL/SQL programming.

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Detailed PL/SQL Syllabus

1. Introduction to PL/SQL

- What is PL/SQL?
- Advantages of PL/SQL
- Architecture of PL/SQL
- Types of PL/SQL Blocks: Anonymous Block, Named Block (Procedure, Function, Trigger)

2. PL/SQL Basics

- Variable and Constant Declarations


- Data Types in PL/SQL
- Operators: Arithmetic, Comparison, Logical
- Using DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE

3. Control Structures

- IF...THEN, IF...THEN...ELSE, IF...ELSIF...ELSE


- LOOP...EXIT WHEN, WHILE LOOP, FOR LOOP
- Best Practices: Exit Conditions, Avoiding Infinite Loops

4. Cursors

- Implicit and Explicit Cursors


- Cursor FOR Loops
- Cursor Attributes: %FOUND, %NOTFOUND, %ROWCOUNT, %ISOPEN
- Parameterized Cursors

5. Exception Handling

- Predefined and User-defined Exceptions


- EXCEPTION Block, WHEN OTHERS
- RAISE and RAISE_APPLICATION_ERROR

6. Stored Procedures and Functions

- Creating Procedures and Functions


- IN, OUT, IN OUT Parameters
- Calling Procedures/Functions
- Difference between Procedure and Function
7. Packages

- Package Specification and Body


- Public vs. Private Elements
- Advantages: Modularity, Performance, Security

8. Triggers

- DML Triggers: BEFORE, AFTER, INSTEAD OF


- Row-level vs. Statement-level Triggers
- Creating Triggers and Practical Use Cases
- Enabling/Disabling Triggers

9. PL/SQL Collections

- PL/SQL Records
- Associative Arrays, Nested Tables, VARRAYs
- Looping Through Collections: FOR, FIRST, LAST, COUNT, NEXT

10. Advanced PL/SQL

- Dynamic SQL with EXECUTE IMMEDIATE


- Bulk Collect and FORALL
- Performance Tips: Avoid Context Switching, Use Collections Wisely

11. Database Interaction

- Transaction Control: COMMIT, ROLLBACK, SAVEPOINT


- Autonomous Transactions
- Using SQL in PL/SQL: DML and SELECT

12. Real-time Use Cases & Best Practices

- Modular Coding with Packages and Procedures


- Logging and Debugging Techniques
- Exception Logging
- Security Practices: Avoid SQL Injection, Invoker/Definer Rights

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