Bonus Day 4. An Introduction to Oracle PL/SQL

PL/SQL is the Oracle technology that enables SQL to act like a procedural language. By the end of today, you should

  • Have a basic understanding of PL/SQL

  • Understand the features that distinguish PL/SQL from standard SQL

  • Have an understanding of the basic elements of a PL/SQL program

  • Be able to write a simple PL/SQL program

  • Understand how errors are handled in PL/SQL programs

  • Be aware of how PL/SQL is used in the real world

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