Summary:

The essential reference for PL/SQL has been revised and expanded, featuring all new examples throughout based on the new Oracle Database 10g sample schema plus a CD with all the book’s code as well as development environments. Written by a senior member of the technical staff on the Diagnostics and Defect Resolution (DDR) team in Oracle’s Server Technologies Division.

Table of Contents:
PART I: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to PL/SQL Chapter 2: Using SQL*Plus and JDeveloper Chapter 3: PL/SQL Basics Chapter 4: Using SQL with PL/SQL Chapter 5: Records Chapter 6: Collections Chapter 7: Error Handling Chapter 8: Creating Procedures, Functions, and Packages Chapter 9: Using Procedures, Functions, and Packages Chapter 10: Database Triggers PART II: Advanced PL/SQL Features Chapter 11: Intersession Communication Chapter 12: External Routines Chapter 13: Dynamic SQL Chapter 14: Introduction to Objects Chapter 15: Objects in the Database Chapter 16: Large Objects Chapter 17: Scheduling Tasks PART III: Appendixes Appendix A: PL/SQL Reserved Words Appendix B: Guide to Supplied Packages