Module 1: Introduction to PL/SQL
- Overview of PL/SQL and its features
- History and evolution of PL/SQL
- Basic PL/SQL syntax and data types
Module 2: PL/SQL Basics
- Understanding PL/SQL blocks (DECLARE, BEGIN, END)
- Using variables, constants, and data types
- Understanding control structures (IF-THEN, LOOP, CASE)
Module 3: Functions and Procedures
- Creating and using functions and procedures
- Understanding function and procedure parameters
- Using functions and procedures in SQL statements
Module 4: Triggers
- Understanding triggers and their types (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
- Creating and managing triggers
- Using triggers to enforce data integrity
Module 5: Packages
- Understanding packages and their components (specs, bodies)
- Creating and using packages
- Using packages to organize and reuse code
Module 6: Collections and Records
- Understanding collections (arrays, tables, VARRAYs)
- Using collections to store and manipulate data
- Understanding records and their uses
Module 7: Exception Handling
- Understanding exceptions and their types (runtime, compile-time)
- Using exception handling mechanisms (EXCEPTION, RAISE)
- Creating and using custom exceptions
Module 8: Advanced PL/SQL Topics
- Understanding dynamic SQL and its uses
- Using bulk operations (BULK COLLECT, FORALL)
- Understanding and using advanced PL/SQL features (pipelined functions, result caching)
Module 9: PL/SQL Best Practices
- Understanding PL/SQL coding standards and guidelines
- Using PL/SQL to improve database performance
- Understanding and avoiding common PL/SQL mistakes
Module 10: Project and Assessment
- Working on a project that integrates PL/SQL concepts
- Review of key concepts and assessment