Oracle PL/SQL Beginner

Author: Steven Pribyl, Feuerstein
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: PL/SQL is Oracle's procedural language, used for stored procedures, adding many possible functionalities to your database programs. PL/SQL supplements the standard relational database language SQL by providing various procedural features, including loops, IF-THEN statements, advanced data structures, and rich transaction control, all tightly integrated into the Oracle database server. Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with another programming language, this book will help you accelerate your PL/SQL learning. The topics covered include · PL/SQL—What is PL/SQL and why use this language · Syntax and examples of all core language structures · Creating and reusing stored procedures, functions, and packages · Building Web-based applications · Making PL/SQL programs secure and protected from attacks · The benefits of third-party development tools · Connecting PL/SQL with email, Java, and the Internet