Oracle9i Developer: PL/SQL Programming provides a full overview of the PL/SQL programming language and how to use it effectively. Coverage extends from the basics through the writing and testing of PL/SQL code, and on to advanced topics including Dynamic SQL and code tuning. Readers learn the material with the help of extensive conceptual discussions, real-world examples, a running business case, and plenty of step-by-step instruction. In addition to offering a full understanding of PL/SQL and how to use it on the job, this text also helps prepare individuals for the second exam in the new Oracle9i Developer Certification Track.