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SQLite Tutorial - 7. Stored Procedures

7.1 Introduction to Stored Procedures

what is Stored Procedures?

Overview of the course objectives and topics

Importance of stored procedures in database management

Introduction to the concept of stored procedures in relational databases


7.2 Understanding Stored Procedures

Definition of a stored procedure and its purpose

Different types of stored procedures: procedural and non-procedural

Advantages and limitations of using stored procedures in database systems


7.3 Syntax and semantics of creating stored procedures in SQL

Stored Procedure Syntax and Structure

Input parameters, output parameters, and return values

Procedural logic and control flow within stored procedures


7.4 Creating Stored Procedures

Writing basic stored procedures using SQL commands

Defining stored procedures with input and output parameters

Declaring variables, cursors, and other procedural constructs within stored procedures


7.5 Modifying Stored Procedures

Altering existing stored procedures to change their structure or behavior

Adding or removing parameters or procedural logic

Dropping stored procedures from the database schema


7.6 Calling Stored Procedures

Techniques for invoking stored procedures from client applications or other stored procedures

Passing input parameters and retrieving output parameters or return values

Handling errors and exceptions during stored procedure execution


7.7 Transaction Management in Stored Procedures

Understanding transaction control within stored procedure execution

Controlling transaction behavior with COMMIT, ROLLBACK, and SAVEPOINT statements

Handling nested transactions and transaction isolation levels


7.8 Accessing Data in Stored Procedures

Techniques for accessing and manipulating data within stored procedures

Using SQL queries, DML statements, and cursor operations within stored procedures

Querying tables, views, and other database objects within stored procedures


7.9 Security and Authorization

Managing access control for stored procedures

Granting and revoking privileges on stored procedures

Implementing stored procedure security best practices


7.10 Error Handling and Debugging

Implementing error handling mechanisms within stored procedures

Using TRY...CATCH blocks or exception handling constructs

Debugging stored procedures and troubleshooting common issues


7.11 Performance Optimization

Analyzing the performance impact of stored procedures on database operations

Identifying and optimizing performance bottlenecks in stored procedure execution

Best practices for designing efficient and scalable stored procedures


7.12 Advanced Stored Procedure Concepts

Advanced stored procedure features such as dynamic SQL and nested stored procedures

Using stored procedures for complex business logic and application workflows

Real-world use cases and case studies demonstrating advanced stored procedure usage


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