Oracle Database 19c PL and Advanced SQL Training Course

Foundations of Oracle Database 19c

• High-level overview of Oracle Database 19c.
• Guidance on installation and configuration.
• Deep dive into Oracle database architecture.
• Exploration of essential database management tools.

SQL Refresher and Advanced Concepts

• Review of Core SQL
  • Commands for select, insert, update, and delete operations.
  • Techniques involving joins, subqueries, and set operations.
• Advanced SQL Techniques
  • Application of analytical functions.
  • Construction of hierarchical queries.
  • Mastery of advanced grouping and aggregation methods.

Getting Started with PL/SQL

• Introduction to the PL/SQL language.
• Understanding PL/SQL block architecture.
• Defining variables, constants, and data types.
• Working with control structures: if, loop, and case statements.

Building PL/SQL Program Units

• Creation and management of procedures and functions.
• Structuring packages and package bodies.
• Implementing and managing triggers.
• Handling autonomous transactions.

Mastering Advanced PL/SQL Features

• Working with collections: associative arrays, nested tables, and VARRAYs.
• Optimizing performance with BULK COLLECT and FORALL for bulk processing.
• Executing dynamic SQL using EXECUTE IMMEDIATE.
• Utilizing PL/SQL records and composite data types.

Managing Errors and Debugging

• Exception handling strategies: predefined and user-defined exceptions.
• Effective PL/SQL debugging methodologies.
• Leveraging DBMS_OUTPUT and DBMS_DEBUG for diagnostics.

Performance Tuning and Optimization Strategies

• Techniques for optimizing SQL queries.
• Interpreting execution plans for performance insights.
• Developing effective indexing strategies.
• Applying hints to guide query optimization.

Adhering to PL/SQL Best Practices

• Writing efficient and clean PL/SQL code.
• Following established coding standards and conventions.
• Addressing security considerations within PL/SQL.
• Managing dependencies and implementing version control.

Exploring Advanced SQL Topics

• Complex joins and nested subqueries.
• Writing recursive queries.
• Utilizing regular expressions within SQL statements.
• Implementing full-text search capabilities.

Course Summary and Future Directions