The SQL Workshop

8. SQL Programming

Overview

In this chapter, we'll see how we can build programs and software that reliably automate database operations, thus returning huge savings of time, effort, and money.

By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to build and execute stored procedures that automate database operations. You will be able to build and execute functions that encapsulate repeated statements in defined, structured units. Moreover, you will be equipped to build and execute triggers that automatically execute database operations when predefined events occur.

Introduction

In the previous chapter, we explored SQL subqueries, CASE statements, and views. These features offer great flexibility when we work with database resources. To use these ...