Overview

PL/SQL stands for Procedural Language extensions to the Structured Query Language (SQL). This textbook uses a practical approach that provides a comprehensive journey into SQL and PL/SQL database programming within the dynamic Oracle database environment. Using a hands-on approach, this book focuses on five areas: (1) program logic to develop programs that are well structured and organized; (2) create robust PL/SQL blocks that incorporate program control structures, embedded SQL statements, powerful cursors for data manipulation, and exception handling routines; (3) leverage the power of stored procedures and functions to design efficient, reusable code that scales easily in database development; (4) create packages that encapsulate and organize related PL/SQL objects, fostering modularity, scalability, and maintainability in database projects; and (5) create database triggers that automate database actions and enforce data integrity constraints, ensuring database reliability and consistency. By the end of this book, students are equipped to design and implement a sophisticated multi-table database tailored to real-world business needs, bridging theory with practical application.