Oracle PL/SQL Best Practices

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In this compact guide, Steven Feuerstein, a leading expert on Oracle PL/SQL, shares his extensive experience in programming, teaching, and writing about PL/SQL through a set of best practices for successful application development. This edition, updated for Oracle Database 11gR2, mirrors the style of his bestselling work and is structured in a problem/solution format. It follows the programming journeys of developers at a fictional company, My Flimsy Excuse, Inc., showcasing their coding challenges and learning experiences. The book addresses key questions faced by PL/SQL developers, such as optimal SQL logic implementation, effective package writing for team use, and consistent error handling across programs. It summarizes best practices across nine categories, including overall application development, programming standards, testing, variables, control logic, error handling, SQL usage, and performance. This concise and engaging resource is essential for PL/SQL developers seeking to enhance code quality and application success. It emphasizes practical scenarios that clarify the rationale behind the rules, making it a must-read for Oracle database professionals.