Title: Section 2 - Defining Variables and Datatypes
Course: Dept MC - ADVANCED ORACLE PL/SQL > Section: Unit 1 - Advanced Oracle PL/SQL

Every PL/SQL constant, variable, parameter, and function return value has a data type that determines its storage format and its valid values and operations.

Section 2 Learning Outcomes:

- Use variables in PL/SQL
- Recognize PL/SQL lexical units
- Explain data types in detail
- Use scalar data types
- Write PL/SQL executable statements
- Explain Nested blocks and variable scope
- Demonstrate good programming practices

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