Learn advanced application development features of Oracle Database 12c and prepare for the 1Z0-146 examination
Build robust and secure applications in Oracle PL/SQL using the best practices
Packed 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 Learn

Learn and understand the key SQL and PL/SQL features of Oracle Database 12c
Understand the new Multitenant architecture and Database In-Memory option of Oracle Database 12c
Know 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 profiling
Implement Virtual Private Databases to prevent unauthorized data access
Trace, analyze, profile, and debug PL/SQL code while developing database applications
Integrate the new application development features of Oracle Database 12c with the current concepts
Discover techniques to analyze and maintain PL/SQL code
Get 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 it

About the Author

Saurabh K. Gupta works as Principal Technologist, Database Product Management at Oracle Corporation. He is the author of Packt's "Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Professional Guide" [ISBN 1849687226]. He has been synchronizing his on job and off job interests with Oracle databases since last six years. His areas of expertise are Database architecture, PL/SQL development, Performance Tuning, and High Availability.

He has the OCP 11g Advanced PL/SQL certification to his belt. He has been an active Oracle blogger and OTN forum member. He has published more than 70 articles on online forums and journals. His work can be seen in RMOUG journal, PSOUG, dbanotes, and Exforsys. He shares his technical experience through his blog sbhoracle.wordpress.com/. Reach out to him through his blog to get in touch with him.

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