Course Outline

Introduction to PL/SQL for government

  • What is PL/SQL?
  • Advantages of using PL/SQL in governmental operations

Basic Structure of a PL/SQL Block

  • Anonymous blocks for government use
  • Named blocks for enhanced functionality

Variables and Data Types

  • Declaration of variables in PL/SQL
  • Syntax and rules for variable declaration
  • Data types supported by PL/SQL for government applications
  • Using variables within PL/SQL blocks

Control Structures

  • IF-THEN-ELSE statements for decision-making
  • CASE statements for multiple conditions
  • FOR loops for iterative processes
  • WHILE loops for conditional iterations

Stored Procedures and Functions

  • Creating and running stored procedures for government tasks
  • Syntax and examples of stored procedures
  • Input and output parameters in stored procedures
  • Creating and executing functions within PL/SQL
  • Syntax and examples of PL/SQL functions
  • Usage of functions in SQL statements for government applications

Cursors

  • Explicit cursors for precise data handling
  • Implicit cursors for automatic data retrieval
  • Fetching data using cursors in PL/SQL
  • Cursor attributes and their usage

Exception Handling

  • Predefined exceptions for common errors
  • User-defined exceptions for specific scenarios
  • Using TRY-CATCH blocks for error management

Transaction Control

  • Transaction control mechanisms in PL/SQL for government
  • Utilizing nested blocks and transactions for complex operations
  • Managing nested transactions effectively
  • Creating and using savepoints for transaction management

Advanced Cursor Techniques

  • Strong vs. weak REF CURSOR for data manipulation
  • Usage scenarios for advanced cursor techniques in government applications

Triggers

  • Creating triggers to automate actions
  • Types of triggers and their application
  • Using triggers for auditing in government systems

Packages in PL/SQL

  • Creation of packages for modular code organization
  • Specification of package components
  • Implementation of package functionalities
  • Execution and invocation of package procedures and functions
  • Real-world application of packages in government projects
  • Detailed code walkthrough for understanding package usage

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of SQL for government use
  • Understanding of database schemas, tables, and relationships for government applications

Audience

  • Database administrators for government agencies
  • Database developers for government projects
  • Software developers supporting government systems
  • Data analysts working in government roles
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