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This course will teach you what exceptions are in Oracle DBMS, how to handle predefined and non-predefined exceptions, and how to raise them to protect business logic. Covers the exceptions section in the 1Z0-149 certification exam.

Any program written in any programming language may face an exceptional situation when an error has occurred. Different programming languages provide different mechanics to tackle the errors. The most popular mechanic is based on the notion of exceptions rather than plain error codes. In this course, Oracle Database Program with PL/SQL Exam Number: 1Z0-149 - Handling Exceptions, you'll learn the three types of exceptions: predefined, non-predefined, and user-defined. First, you’ll explore what situations can potentially lead to exceptions being thrown. Then, you’ll discover the difference between predefined and non-predefined exceptions. Finally, you’ll see in practice how to handle them and look at the common mistakes when dealing with exceptions made by beginner developers. By the end of this course, you will have the working knowledge to know why raising exceptions is the mechanism which helps you to protect the business logic.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Handling Exceptions

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops skills and knowledge in exception handling, a fundamental skill for data management

Coverage of predefined, non-predefined, and user-defined exception handling

Taught by Elias Fofanov, who is not widely recognized for their work in this field

Examines Oracle Database, which is widely used in industry

Meets the content requirements of the Oracle Database Program with PL/SQL Exam Number: 1Z0-149 certification exam

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Oracle Database Program with PL/SQL Exam Number: 1Z0-149 - Handling Exceptions with these activities:

Review Oracle DBMS Concepts

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Reviewing Oracle DBMS concepts will help you solidify your understanding of the fundamentals and prepare you for learning about exception handling.

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Review your notes or textbook from a previous DBMS course
Take practice quizzes or exercises on Oracle DBMS concepts

Review what you have already learned in SQL

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This will help you to recall the basics of SQL and make learning exceptions easier.

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Re-read your notes from previous SQL courses.
Go through some practice problems.

Follow a tutorial on handling exceptions in Oracle DBMS

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This will help you to learn the basics of handling exceptions in Oracle DBMS.

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Find a tutorial that covers the basics of handling exceptions in Oracle DBMS.
Follow the tutorial, completing all of the exercises.

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Practice Raising and Handling Exceptions

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Practicing raising and handling exceptions will help you develop proficiency in using these techniques to protect your code.

Browse courses on Exceptions

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Create a simple program that raises an exception
Handle the exception using a try-catch block
Experiment with different types of exceptions

Practice identifying exceptions

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This will help you to develop the skills you need to identify and handle exceptions in Oracle DBMS.

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Find a set of practice problems that focus on identifying exceptions.
Work through the problems, trying to identify the exception that is being raised in each case.

Discuss exceptions with other students

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This will help you to learn from others and get different perspectives on handling exceptions in Oracle DBMS.

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Find a study group or online forum where you can discuss exceptions with other students.
Participate in discussions, asking questions and sharing your own knowledge.

Mentor another student who is struggling with exceptions

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This will help you to solidify your understanding of exceptions and help others to learn.

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Find a student who is struggling with exceptions.
Offer to help them, providing guidance and support.

Create a cheat sheet on handling exceptions in Oracle DBMS

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This will help you to summarize what you have learned about handling exceptions in Oracle DBMS and make it easy to reference later.

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Gather all of the information you have learned about handling exceptions in Oracle DBMS.
Create a cheat sheet that summarizes this information.

Follow Tutorials on Advanced Exception Handling Techniques

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Following tutorials on advanced exception handling techniques will expose you to best practices and patterns used by experienced developers.

Browse courses on Exception Handling

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Find a tutorial that covers advanced exception handling techniques in Oracle DBMS
Follow the tutorial step-by-step
Implement the techniques in your own code

Participate in a coding competition that focuses on handling exceptions

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This will help you to test your skills and learn from others in a competitive environment.

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Find a coding competition that focuses on handling exceptions.
Participate in the competition, trying to solve as many problems as possible.

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