- Stored procedures and functions
- Packages
- Triggers
- Cursors
In PL/SQL, you can create various schema objects. These objects are typically used to organize and manage database structures and data. The main types of schema objects that can be created using PL/SQL include:
- Stored Procedures:
- Stored procedures are named PL/SQL blocks that can be stored in the database and executed later.
- Functions:
- Functions are similar to stored procedures but return a value.
- Packages:
- Packages are a way of organizing related procedures, functions, and other types of PL/SQL objects into a single logical unit.
- Triggers:
- Triggers are PL/SQL blocks that are automatically executed in response to certain events on a particular table or view.
- Types:
- PL/SQL allows you to define your own data types using the
TYPE
statement.
- PL/SQL allows you to define your own data types using the
- Views:
- Views are virtual tables that are based on the result of a SELECT query. They are used to simplify complex queries and provide a layer of abstraction over the underlying tables.
- Cursors:
- Cursors are used for fetching data from the result set of a query.
- Sequences:
- Sequences are objects used to generate unique numbers, typically for primary key values.
- Synonyms:
- Synonyms are aliases for database objects, which can simplify the SQL statements and provide a level of abstraction.
These are some of the main schema objects that can be created using PL/SQL. Each serves a specific purpose in database development and maintenance.