Question 1

What is PL/SQL?

Accepted Answer

PL/SQL stands for " extensions to the ". It is Oracle's database development language. It is a procedural language and an extension of SQL which tells the compiler what to do and how to do it.

Question 2

What's the difference between SQL and PL/SQL?

Accepted Answer

The main difference is that SQL executes a single query at a time, while PL/SQL executes an entire block of code at once. PL/SQL is procedural, defining how things need to be done, while SQL is declarative, defining what needs to be done.

Question 3

Are there prerequisites for this course?

Accepted Answer

This is a beginner course, so you don't need to know much to get started. Because PL/SQL is an extension to SQL, knowing  would help. Some general programming knowledge would also be helpful, but is not required. If you need a refresher on the Oracle database platform in general then check out this .

Question 4

Who is this course for?

Accepted Answer

This course is for anyone who wants to learn Oracle PL/SQL, and anyone who works with large sets of data and wants to become more efficient at understanding it.

Oracle PL/SQL Fundamentals - Part 1

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Course Description

Module 1: Course Introduction

Module 2: Anonymous Blocks

Module 3: PL/SQL Commonly Used Datatypes

Module 4: Loops

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