Working with Collections in Oracle PL/SQL from Pluralsight

In this course, we will take an in-depth look at the collection types available in PL/SQL, namely Associative Arrays, Varrays, and Nested Tables. We'll also talk about the bulk fetch and collect features which greatly enhance the performance our PL/SQL code.

Oracle's relational databases are used by thousands of companies around the globe. PL/SQL (Procedural Language/Structured Query Language) is Oracle Corporation's procedural language extension for SQL which allows us to procedurally tie SQL statements to effectively define business logic. In this course, we will talk about collection types available in PL/SQL. Collections Types are an extremely important part of any programming language. The collection types, along with providing a mechanism to conveniently handle sets of data, can also boost performance. Oracle offers a rich set of collection types in Associative Arrays, Varrays, and Nested Tables. We will take an in-depth look at these powerful datatypes and get familiar with the Oracle bulk fetch and collect features which greatly enhance the performance of our PL/SQL code.

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Need for Collection Types & Their Characteristics

Associative Arrays

Collection Methods

Nested Tables

Nested Tables: Comparison, TABLE & MULTISET Operators

Varrays

Multilevel Collections & Converting Collections

Bulk Operations: Bulk Collect

Bulk Operations: FORALL

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Develops associative arrays, varray, nested tables, and more, which are core skills for any developer

Taught by Pankaj Jain, who has created a wealth of information on PL/SQL for Oracle Corporation

Examines collection types and bulk operations which are used extensively in industry

Requires learners to already have a foundational understanding of Oracle SQL

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Learners who complete Working with Collections in Oracle PL/SQL will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Database Developer

Database Developers design, develop, and maintain database systems. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing databases, as well as writing SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data. This course will teach you how to use collections to store and manage data, which is essential for database development. Additionally, you will learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your database queries.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use scientific methods to extract knowledge from data. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data models to solve business problems. This course will help you build a foundation in managing database collections. This will prove useful for this role where managing and analyzing data is important for making accurate predictions and forecasts.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts gather, interpret, and present data to help businesses make informed decisions. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to identify trends and patterns. This course will teach you how to use collections to store and manage data, which is essential for data analysis. Additionally, you will learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your data analysis queries.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators (DBAs) implement and maintain IT systems to ensure data security and compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to manage, monitor, and maintain database systems. This course will help you build a foundation in managing database collections. This will prove useful for this role where managing and securing data is paramount to success.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts gather and analyze data to help businesses make informed decisions. In this role, you will be responsible for working with stakeholders to identify and solve business problems. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for business analysis. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your business analysis queries.

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Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts gather and analyze data to help businesses make informed financial decisions. In this role, you will be responsible for working with stakeholders to identify and solve financial problems. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for financial analysis. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your financial analysis queries.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to create software that meets the needs of users. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for software development. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your software.

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Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Managers plan and execute human resources operations to achieve specific business goals. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to create and implement human resources plans. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for human resources management. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your human resources management queries.

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Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Managers plan and execute supply chain operations to achieve specific business goals. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to create and implement supply chain plans. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for supply chain management. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your supply chain management queries.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan and execute marketing campaigns to achieve specific business goals. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to create and implement marketing campaigns. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for marketing management. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your marketing management queries.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects to achieve specific goals. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to manage the project lifecycle. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for project management. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your project management queries.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers plan and execute sales campaigns to achieve specific business goals. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to create and implement sales campaigns. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for sales management. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your sales management queries.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites and web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining websites that are both user-friendly and efficient. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for web development. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your web applications.

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers plan and execute operations to achieve specific business goals. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to create and implement operations plans. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for operations management. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your operations management queries.

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Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Managers plan and execute information technology operations to achieve specific business goals. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of professionals to create and implement information technology plans. This course may help you learn how to use collections to store and manage data, which is useful for information technology management. Additionally, you may learn how to use bulk operations to improve the performance of your information technology management queries.

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