Overview of PL/SQL

Advantages and features of PL/SQL

PL/SQL architecture

Differences between SQL and PL/SQL

PL/SQL Block Structure

Declaring Variables

Data Types in PL/SQL

Assigning Values

Executing PL/SQL Blocks

Conditional Statements (IF-THEN-ELSE)

CASE Statements

Looping Structures (FOR LOOP, WHILE LOOP)

Nested Loops

Introduction to Cursors

Implicit vs. Explicit Cursors

Cursor Attributes

Cursor Operations (OPEN, FETCH, CLOSE)

Cursor Variables (REF CURSOR)

Introduction to Packages

Package Components (Specification and Body)

Declaring Variables and Constants in Packages

Using Package Constructs

Advantages of Packages over Standalone Procedures/Functions

Introduction to Dynamic SQL

EXECUTE IMMEDIATE Statement

Using Bind Variables

Dynamic SQL Best Practices

Dynamic SQL in Real-world Applications

Bulk Processing Techniques

Autonomous Transactions

Advanced Exception Handling

Performance Tuning Tips

Real-world Case Studies and Examples

Performance Tuning Methodologies

Profiling PL/SQL Code

Using Oracle Performance Tools

Identifying and Resolving Common Performance Issues

Optimizing SQL Queries and PL/SQL Code

Understanding Security Threats in PL/SQL

Implementing Data Encryption in PL/SQL

Role-based Access Control (RBAC) in PL/SQL

Preventing SQL Injection Attacks

Auditing and Monitoring PL/SQL Activities