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Certainly! Let's break down each of the topics in your project in more detail, explaining the
syntax, logic, and purpose behind each SQL operation and PL/SQL block. I will also provide
examples for each with thorough explanations.

1. Creation of a Database and Writing SQL Queries to Retrieve

Information (09/08/2023)
Creating a Database:

Syntax:

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CREATE DATABASE <database_name>;

Explanation:
The CREATE DATABASE command is used to create a new database in a database management
system (DBMS). Once the database is created, you can define tables, insert data, and run queries
on it.

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CREATE DATABASE EmployeeDB;

This command creates a database called EmployeeDB.

Creating a Table:

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CREATE TABLE <table_name> (
<column_name1> <data_type>,
<column_name2> <data_type>,
...
);
Explanation:
The CREATE TABLE statement defines a new table in the database. Each column has a name and a
data type (e.g., INT, VARCHAR, DECIMAL).

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CREATE TABLE Employees (
EmployeeID INT PRIMARY KEY,
FirstName VARCHAR(50),
LastName VARCHAR(50),
Position VARCHAR(50),
Salary DECIMAL(10, 2)
);

This creates a table called Employees with columns: EmployeeID (integer), FirstName and
LastName (strings), Position (string), and Salary (decimal number with 10 digits in total and 2
digits after the decimal point). EmployeeID is marked as the primary key to ensure each value is
unique.

Inserting Data into a Table:

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INSERT INTO <table_name> (<column_names>) VALUES (<values>);

Explanation:
The INSERT INTO statement is used to add new rows of data into an existing table. You specify
the column names and the corresponding values for those columns.

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INSERT INTO Employees (EmployeeID, FirstName, LastName, Position, Salary)
VALUES (1, 'John', 'Doe', 'Manager', 50000),
(2, 'Jane', 'Smith', 'Developer', 40000);

This inserts two rows into the Employees table. The EmployeeID values are 1 and 2, with
corresponding first names, last names, positions, and salaries.

Retrieving Data (SELECT Statement):

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SELECT <column_names> FROM <table_name>;

Explanation:
The SELECT statement is used to retrieve data from a table. You can specify one or more columns
or use * to select all columns.

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SELECT * FROM Employees;

This retrieves all records (columns and rows) from the Employees table.

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SELECT FirstName, LastName FROM Employees WHERE Salary > 45000;

This retrieves only the FirstName and LastName of employees who earn more than 45,000.

2. Insertion, Deletion, Modifying, Altering, Updating, and Viewing

Records Based on Conditions (23/08/2023)
Insert Data:

Syntax:

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INSERT INTO <table_name> (<column_names>) VALUES (<values>);

Explanation:
Inserting records into a table is performed using the INSERT statement. You must provide values
for each column you want to insert data into.

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INSERT INTO Employees (EmployeeID, FirstName, LastName, Position, Salary)
VALUES (3, 'Alice', 'Johnson', 'Analyst', 45000);

This adds a new row for Alice Johnson to the Employees table.
Update Data:

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UPDATE <table_name> SET <column_name> = <new_value> WHERE <condition>;

Explanation:
The UPDATE statement is used to modify existing data in a table. The SET clause specifies the
columns to be updated and their new values, while the WHERE clause ensures only the specified
rows are updated.

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UPDATE Employees
SET Salary = 55000
WHERE EmployeeID = 1;

This updates the salary of the employee with EmployeeID = 1 to 55,000.

Delete Data:

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DELETE FROM <table_name> WHERE <condition>;

Explanation:
The DELETE statement removes rows from a table that match the specified condition. If no
condition is given, all rows will be deleted.

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DELETE FROM Employees WHERE EmployeeID = 2;

This deletes the record for the employee with EmployeeID = 2.

Alter Table (Add a Column):

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ALTER TABLE <table_name> ADD <column_name> <data_type>;

Explanation:
The ALTER TABLE statement is used to modify an existing table. In this case, the ADD COLUMN
clause is used to add a new column to the table.

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ALTER TABLE Employees ADD COLUMN Department VARCHAR(50);

This adds a new column Department to the Employees table to store department names.

View Records with Conditions:

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SELECT <columns> FROM <table_name> WHERE <condition>;

Explanation:
This allows filtering the rows based on specified conditions using the WHERE clause.

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SELECT * FROM Employees WHERE Salary > 45000;

This retrieves all records where the Salary is greater than 45,000.

3. Creation of Views, Synonyms, Sequences, Indexes, Savepoint

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Create a View:

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CREATE VIEW <view_name> AS
SELECT <columns> FROM <table_name> WHERE <condition>;
Explanation:
A view is a virtual table that stores the results of a query. Views do not store data; they only store
the query itself, which is executed each time the view is accessed.

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CREATE VIEW HighSalaryEmployees AS
SELECT FirstName, LastName, Salary
FROM Employees
WHERE Salary > 45000;

This creates a view HighSalaryEmployees that includes the FirstName, LastName, and Salary
of employees who earn more than 45,000.

Create a Synonym:

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CREATE SYNONYM <synonym_name> FOR <object_name>;

Explanation:
A synonym is an alias or alternative name for a database object (e.g., a table or view). It allows
users to reference the object by another name.

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CREATE SYNONYM Emp FOR Employees;

This creates a synonym Emp for the Employees table. After this, you can refer to Employees as
Emp.

Create a Sequence:

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CREATE SEQUENCE <sequence_name>
START WITH <start_value>
INCREMENT BY <increment_value>;
Explanation:
A sequence is a database object that generates unique numbers, typically used for auto-
incrementing primary keys.

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CREATE SEQUENCE EmpSeq
START WITH 1
INCREMENT BY 1;

This creates a sequence EmpSeq that starts with 1 and increments by 1 each time a new value is
generated.

Create an Index:

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CREATE INDEX <index_name> ON <table_name> (<column_name>);

Explanation:
An index is used to speed up data retrieval operations (e.g., SELECT). It creates a data structure
that helps the database find rows more quickly.

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CREATE INDEX idx_salary ON Employees (Salary);

This creates an index idx_salary on the Salary column in the Employees table to speed up
queries filtering by salary.

Savepoint:

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SAVEPOINT <savepoint_name>;

Explanation:
A savepoint is used in transaction control to set a point within a transaction where you can roll
back if needed, without affecting the entire transaction.
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SAVEPOINT BeforeUpdate;
UPDATE Employees SET Salary = 60000 WHERE EmployeeID = 1;
ROLLBACK TO BeforeUpdate;

This sets a savepoint before updating the salary of an employee. If anything goes wrong, we can
roll back to this savepoint and undo the salary change.

4. Creating an Employee Database with Constraints (20/10/2023)

Create a Table with Constraints (Primary Key, Foreign Key, Not Null, Unique):

Syntax for Primary Key:

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CREATE TABLE <table_name> (
<column_name> <data_type> PRIMARY KEY,
...
);

Explanation:
The PRIMARY KEY constraint ensures that each record in the table has a unique value for the
specified column(s).

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CREATE TABLE Departments (
DepartmentID INT PRIMARY KEY,
DepartmentName VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL
);

This creates a table Departments with DepartmentID as the primary key and ensures that the
DepartmentName cannot be NULL.

Syntax for Foreign Key:

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CREATE TABLE <table_name> (
<column_name> <data_type>,
FOREIGN KEY (<column_name>) REFERENCES <other_table> (<column_name>)
);
Explanation:
A foreign key ensures referential integrity by linking a column in one table to the primary key of
another table.

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CREATE TABLE Employees (
EmployeeID INT PRIMARY KEY,
FirstName VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL,
DepartmentID INT,
FOREIGN KEY (DepartmentID) REFERENCES Departments(DepartmentID)
);

This establishes a foreign key relationship between the Employees table and the Departments
table, linking DepartmentID in Employees to DepartmentID in Departments.

5. Creating Relationships Between Databases (27/10/2023)

This involves creating relationships using foreign keys and junction tables. For example,
linking employees to multiple projects through a junction table.

Many-to-Many Relationship (Junction Table):

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CREATE TABLE Projects (
ProjectID INT PRIMARY KEY,
ProjectName VARCHAR(100)
);

CREATE TABLE EmployeeProjects (

EmployeeID INT,
ProjectID INT,
PRIMARY KEY (EmployeeID, ProjectID),
FOREIGN KEY (EmployeeID) REFERENCES Employees(EmployeeID),
FOREIGN KEY (ProjectID) REFERENCES Projects(ProjectID)
);

This example creates a many-to-many relationship between Employees and Projects using a
junction table EmployeeProjects.
6. Study of PL/SQL Block (04/10/2023)
PL/SQL Anonymous Block:

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DECLARE
<variable_declarations>;
BEGIN
<PL/SQL_code>;
END;

Explanation:
A PL/SQL anonymous block consists of three sections:

1. DECLARE: Used for declaring variables (optional).

2. BEGIN: Contains the actual logic.
3. END: Marks the end of the block.

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DECLARE
v_message VARCHAR(100);
BEGIN
v_message := 'Hello, PL/SQL!';
DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE(v_message);
END;

This block declares a variable v_message, assigns it a value, and prints it using
DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE.

Conclusion:

This detailed breakdown covers the essential SQL commands and PL/SQL blocks needed to
manage a database effectively. Each command and block serves a unique purpose in organizing
and manipulating data. Let me know if you need further clarification or additional details on any
part!

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