PL/SQL Functions

·       Introduction to PL/SQL Functions

·       Functions vs Procedures

·       Function Syntax and Structure

·       Creating Functions in Oracle

·       Replacing and Dropping Functions

·       Calling Functions from SQL

·       Calling Functions from PL/SQL

·       RETURN Statement Usage

·       Return Data Types

·       IN Parameters in Functions

·       Default Parameter Values

·       Functions with Multiple Parameters

·       Deterministic Functions

·       Functions and SQL Restrictions

·       Using Functions in WHERE Clause

·       Functions in SELECT Statements

·       Functions in Packages

·       Overloading Functions

·       Recursive Functions

·       Functions with Cursors

·       Functions with REF CURSORs

·       Functions Returning RECORD Types

·       Functions Returning Collections

·       Pipelined Table Functions

·       Functions with Dynamic SQL

·       Exception Handling in Functions

·       User-Defined Exceptions in Functions

·       Built-in Exceptions in Functions

·       Transaction Control in Functions

·       PRAGMA AUTONOMOUS_TRANSACTION

·       Performance Considerations for Functions

·       Determinism and Result Caching

·       Security and Privileges for Functions

·       Definer Rights vs Invoker Rights

·       Debugging and Testing Functions

·       Using Functions in Triggers

·       Versioning Functions

·       Best Practices for Function Design

·       Common Function Pitfalls

·       Real-World Function Use Cases