Learn Basics of Oracle PL/SQL Part 1, A Crash Course on Oracle PL/SQL Part 1
What you will learn
What PL/SQL is.
LIVESQL
Variables
Variables Naming Rules & Conventions
Control Structures (IF,IF ELSE,FOR LOOP,WHILE LOOP)
Composite Data Types(Records,Varrays, Associative Arrays,Nested Tables)
Why take this course?
Course Overview: In this course, we will use Oracle LiveSQL, a free and accessible platform, to practice and hone our PL/SQL skills without the need to install any software. This approach allows us to focus entirely on learning PL/SQL rather than dealing with installation issues.
What You Will Learn:
- Introduction to PL/SQL:
- Understand the basics of PL/SQL and how it integrates with SQL.
- Learn the advantages of using PL/SQL with Oracle databases.
- PL/SQL Blocks and Syntax:
- Explore the structure of PL/SQL blocks, including anonymous blocks, procedures, and functions.
- Write and execute your first PL/SQL block.
- Control Structures:
- Master control structures such as IF statements, loops, and CASE statements to create dynamic and flexible code.
- SQL in PL/SQL:
- Learn how to embed SQL statements within PL/SQL blocks for seamless data manipulation.
- Perform CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) using PL/SQL.
- Error Handling:
- Implement robust error handling techniques using EXCEPTION blocks.
- Learn to catch and handle predefined and user-defined exceptions.
- Composite Data Types:
- Explore records and collections to handle complex data structures.
- Use associative arrays, nested tables, and VARRAYs in your PL/SQL programs.
- Practical Examples and Assignments:
- Gain hands-on experience with practical examples and assignments designed to reinforce your learning.
- Work through real-world scenarios, such as salary calculations and employee management.
Course Projects: Throughout the course, you will work on several mini-projects:
- Creating a copy of the employees table and performing operations on it.
- Inserting, updating, selecting, and deleting records using PL/SQL.
- Implementing error handling and using cursors for data retrieval.
Course Structure: This course is divided into two parts due to Udemy’s new rule limiting free video length to a maximum of 2 hours. The complete course would take 4-6 hours, so I decided to split it into two parts. Part 2 will be completed by July 15.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of PL/SQL and be able to write efficient and maintainable PL/SQL code for Oracle databases. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your database programming skills, this course is designed to meet your needs. Join us and start your journey to mastering PL/SQL today!