Oracle PL/SQL Programming: Apply, Build & Optimize

This course is part of Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Write PL/SQL blocks with variables, control structures, and SQL.
Use loops, cursors, records, and composite data types effectively.
Apply best practices in structuring, modularizing, and handling errors.

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This course is part of the Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers Specialization

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There are 2 modules in this course

Learners will apply control structures, construct modular programs, differentiate data types, and integrate SQL seamlessly into PL/SQL blocks. By the end of this course, they will be able to design efficient code using cursors, loops, and composite data types, and demonstrate best practices for variable declaration, block structuring, and exception handling.

This beginner-friendly course introduces the foundations of PL/SQL, including block structures, variable declarations, and SQL integration. It then progresses to control structures, conditional logic, and iterative constructs, ensuring that learners gain practical experience with real-world coding scenarios. Advanced lessons cover cursors, Index-By Tables, and records, providing the tools to handle complex data effectively. Learners benefit from a step-by-step approach that combines conceptual clarity with hands-on practice, enabling them to build a strong foundation in PL/SQL. What makes this course unique is its blend of theory and practical examples, ensuring not only knowledge retention but also immediate applicability in professional environments. Whether aiming for career advancement in database development or improving SQL programming efficiency, this course provides a complete pathway to mastering PL/SQL fundamentals.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Oracle PL/SQL programming, focusing on its environment, benefits, and foundational structures. Students will explore the anatomy of PL/SQL blocks, variable declarations, and integration of SQL within PL/SQL. Through practical demonstrations, they will gain the skills to write structured, readable, and efficient code, forming a strong foundation for advanced PL/SQL concepts and applications.

What's included

13 videos4 assignments1 plugin

13 videosTotal 101 minutes

About PLSQL Enviornment and Benefits8 minutes
Benefits of Sub programs & Invoking Procedures and Functions8 minutes
PLSQL Block Structure, Block Type and Program Structure5 minutes
PLSQL Block Structure, Block Type and Program Structure (contd.)9 minutes
Naming Rules, Scalar Data types6 minutes
Base scalar data types7 minutes
Percentage type Attributes, Composite Data Types11 minutes
Declaring Variables6 minutes
PLSQL Block Syntax, SQL function in PLSQL10 minutes
Nested Blocks, Identifiers, Programming Guidelines9 minutes
Practical Examples Session 22 minutes
SQL Statements and Naming Conventions10 minutes
Manipulating Data, Naming Conventions6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Getting Started with PL/SQL10 minutes
Blocks, Structures, and Variables10 minutes
Practical Syntax and SQL Integration10 minutes
Granded - Foundations of PL/SQL Programming30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 30 minutes

Structuring PL/SQL Blocks for Real-World Database Tasks30 minutes

This module equips learners with the essential skills to manage control structures, cursors, and loops in PL/SQL, while also exploring advanced techniques for handling composite data types. Through practical examples, learners will understand how to use conditional logic, iterative constructs, and collections such as Index-By Tables and records. The focus is on writing efficient, maintainable, and scalable PL/SQL programs that integrate seamlessly with relational databases.

What's included

13 videos3 assignments

13 videosTotal 95 minutes

SQL Cursor6 minutes
Practical Examples Session 3 - 17 minutes
Practical Examples Session 3 - 28 minutes
Writing Control Structures5 minutes
If Statements and Case Expressions7 minutes
Logic Tables and Iterative Constructs7 minutes
WHILE Loops8 minutes
Practical Examples Session 4-17 minutes
Practical Examples Session 4-27 minutes
PLSQL record and rowtype Attribute9 minutes
Creating and Using Index By Table10 minutes
Creating and Using Index By Table (summary)1 minute
Working with Composite Data Types7 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Cursors, Loops, and Conditions30 minutes
Applied Examples and Composite Data10 minutes
Graded - Control Structures and Advanced Data Handling30 minutes

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