Oracle: Programming with PL/SQL II Training Course

Introduction

Complex Data Types and Collections for Government

• Utilizing subtypes for specialized data representations in government applications
• Implementing cursor variables and dynamic cursors to support flexible data retrieval for government operations
• Working with associative arrays and collections to manage sets of data efficiently for government use
• Performing bulk operations using BULK COLLECT and FORALL statements to enhance performance in government databases
• Handling exceptions in bulk operations effectively to ensure robustness in government systems

Object-Oriented Features in Oracle Databases for Government

• Defining object types (classes) and their methods to support complex data structures in government applications
• Creating persistent collections for long-term data storage in government databases
• Developing table functions for advanced data manipulation in government systems
• Implementing streaming functions for real-time data processing in government operations
• Designing custom aggregate functions to extend SQL capabilities for government use

Advanced Function Usage in SQL for Government

• Invoking PL/SQL functions within SQL statements to enhance functionality in government applications
• Understanding constraints, purity levels, and determinism in function design for government systems

Organizing PL/SQL Program Units for Government

• Managing permissions and security within PL/SQL code to ensure data integrity and confidentiality for government operations
• Utilizing naming contexts to avoid identifier conflicts in government applications

Integrating PL/SQL with Other Languages for Government

• Incorporating Java methods within PL/SQL programs to leverage existing libraries and frameworks in government systems
• Linking C language procedures for performance-critical operations in government applications
• Employing native compilation techniques to enhance execution speed in government databases

Pre-built Solutions and Security Mechanisms for Government

• Creating application contexts for session-specific information to support personalized access in government systems
• Implementing Virtual Private Database (VPD) for fine-grained access control in government applications
• Managing user sessions and contexts effectively to ensure secure and efficient operations in government databases
• Profiling and tracing PL/SQL code to identify performance bottlenecks in government systems

Optimizing PL/SQL Code Performance for Government

• Utilizing bind variables in SQL statements to enhance execution plans in government applications
• Understanding cursor sharing and its impact on performance in government databases
• Applying query optimization techniques for efficient data retrieval in government systems
• Configuring compilation settings for optimal performance in government operations
• Implementing caching strategies for functions and query results to improve response times in government applications

Preventing SQL Injection Attacks for Government

• Adopting best practices to safeguard PL/SQL code against injection vulnerabilities in government systems

Summary and Next Steps for Government