Master the advanced concepts of PL/SQL for professional-level certification and learn the new capabilities of Oracle Database 12c

About This BookLearn advanced application development features of Oracle Database 12c and prepare for the 1Z0-146 examinationBuild robust and secure applications in Oracle PL/SQL using the best practicesPacked with feature demonstrations and illustrations that will help you learn and understand the enhanced capabilities of Oracle Database 12c

Who This Book Is For

This book is for Oracle developers responsible for database management. Readers are expected to have basic knowledge of Oracle Database and the fundamentals of PL/SQL programming. Certification aspirants can use this book to prepare for 1Z0-146 examination in order to be an Oracle Certified Professional in Advanced PL/SQL.

What You Will LearnLearn and understand the key SQL and PL/SQL features of Oracle Database 12cUnderstand the new Multitenant architecture and Database In-Memory option of Oracle Database 12cKnow more about the advanced concepts of the Oracle PL/SQL language such as external procedures, securing data using Virtual Private Database (VPD), SecureFiles, and PL/SQL code tracing and profilingImplement Virtual Private Databases to prevent unauthorized data accessTrace, analyze, profile, and debug PL/SQL code while developing database applicationsIntegrate the new application development features of Oracle Database 12c with the current conceptsDiscover techniques to analyze and maintain PL/SQL codeGet acquainted with the best practices of writing PL/SQL code and develop secure applications

In Detail

Oracle Database is one of the most popular databases and allows users to make efficient use of their resources and to enhance service levels while reducing the IT costs incurred. Oracle Database is sometimes compared with Microsoft SQL Server, however, Oracle Database clearly supersedes SQL server in terms of high availability and addressing planned and unplanned downtime. Oracle PL/SQL provides a rich platform for application developers to code and build scalable database applications and introduces multiple new features and enhancements to improve development experience.

Advanced Oracle PL/SQL Developer's Guide, Second Edition is a handy technical reference for seasoned professionals in the database development space. This book starts with a refresher of fundamental concepts of PL/SQL, such as anonymous block, subprograms, and exceptions, and prepares you for the upcoming advanced concepts. The next chapter introduces you to the new features of Oracle Database 12c, not limited to PL/SQL. In this chapter, you will understand some of the most talked about features such as Multitenant and Database In-Memory. Moving forward, each chapter introduces advanced concepts with the help of demonstrations, and provides you with the latest update from Oracle Database 12c context. This helps you to visualize the pre- and post-applications of a feature over the database releases. By the end of this book, you will have become an expert in PL/SQL programming and will be able to implement advanced concepts of PL/SQL for efficient management of Oracle Database.

Style and approach

The book follows the structure of the Oracle Certification examination but doesn't restrict itself to the exam objectives. Advanced concepts have been explained in an easy-to-understand style, supported with feature demonstrations and case illustrations.

网友对Advanced Oracle PL/SQL Developer's Guide - Second Edition的评论

I was one of the technical reviewers of this book and I enjoyed reading the chapters. It's not a book I would read from page 1 to the last word, but I really enjoyed reading it all. If you are in the process of becoming an Oracle Certified Professional in Advanced PL/SQL then this book will really help you in your preparation for the 1Z0-146 exam.
If you are just looking to learn more about the newer versions of the database then this book can really help you in understanding the techniques thanks to the good and clear examples.
So if you want a good study book for the OCP exam or if you want a book with good information, explanation and examples on PL/SQL techniques then this book is a good choice for you.

Saurabh wrote the first edition in the year 2012 with the name "Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Professional Guide" exclusively for developers with the flavor of 12c, in the same row the second edition is available for the readers and am feeling lucky as am technical reviewer of the book :)
This book is targeted to the PL/SQL programmers and same time this is book is butified for whom they want to prepare for PL/SQL examinations. Apart from that i have enjoyed reading this book and reviewing. All the chapters wrote with in detail content and way of explanation is marvellous. For whom they have basic knowledge of PL/SQL and this book helps you to reach at master level for sure.

I suggest this book for all those who are looking forward gaining knowledge on advanced features of Oracle 12c PL/SQL and its performance improvements they have implemented in that version. This book covers in details all those features with well versed examples that are easy to understand even for beginners.

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