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Questions and Answers
In PL/SQL, can you declare two variables with the same name in the same block?
In PL/SQL, can you declare two variables with the same name in the same block?
- Yes, but they must be initialized with different values.
- No, you can only have one variable with a specific name per block.
- Yes, as long as they are of different data types.
- No, you cannot declare two variables with the same name in the same block. (correct)
Why can you declare variables with the same name in two different blocks in PL/SQL?
Why can you declare variables with the same name in two different blocks in PL/SQL?
- To simplify the code and make it more modular.
- To improve performance by reducing the number of unique variable names.
- To confuse the developers working on the code.
- To allow for nested blocks and maintain variable scope. (correct)
What happens if you use the same variable name in two different blocks in PL/SQL?
What happens if you use the same variable name in two different blocks in PL/SQL?
- The variable in the outer block will be inaccessible within the inner block.
- The variable will be shared between the blocks.
- The variable in the inner block will override the one in the outer block. (correct)
- An error will occur during compilation.
In which scenario are variables with the same name distinct in PL/SQL?
In which scenario are variables with the same name distinct in PL/SQL?
What is a common naming convention for variables in nested blocks to avoid confusion?
What is a common naming convention for variables in nested blocks to avoid confusion?
Why might it not be recommended to declare variables with the same name in nested blocks?
Why might it not be recommended to declare variables with the same name in nested blocks?
What is the consequence of modifying a variable in an inner block that shares its name with an outer block variable?
What is the consequence of modifying a variable in an inner block that shares its name with an outer block variable?
How can declaring variables with the same name in nested blocks impact code readability?
How can declaring variables with the same name in nested blocks impact code readability?
What is a recommended practice when dealing with variables in nested blocks to avoid scope-related issues?
What is a recommended practice when dealing with variables in nested blocks to avoid scope-related issues?
What should developers consider when deciding whether to reuse variable names across nested blocks?
What should developers consider when deciding whether to reuse variable names across nested blocks?
Study Notes
Nested Blocks
- Nested blocks are blocks of code placed within other blocks of code, with an outer block and an inner block.
- There is no practical limit to the depth of nesting in Oracle PL/SQL.
Nested Block Example
- The example has an outer (parent) block and a nested (child) block.
- Variables can be declared in both the outer and inner blocks.
- The outer block has access to its own variables and those of the inner block, but the inner block only has access to its own variables.
Benefits of Nested Blocks
- Breaking down large, complex blocks into smaller, nested blocks makes the code easier to read and correct.
- Declared variables might not be available depending on their scope and visibility, but block labels can be used to make them available.
Key Concepts
- PL/SQL is a block-structured language.
- The basic units (procedures, functions, and anonymous blocks) are logical blocks, which can contain any number of nested sub-blocks.
- Each logical block corresponds to a problem to be solved.
Objectives
- Understand the scope and visibility of variables.
- Write nested blocks and qualify variables with labels.
- Describe the rules for variable scope when a variable is nested in a block.
- Recognize a variable scope issue when a variable is used in nested blocks.
- Qualify a variable nested in a block with a label.
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Description
Learn about nested blocks in PL/SQL, where code blocks are placed within other blocks. Understand the concept of outer and inner blocks, and how blocks can be nested multiple times without a practical limit. Explore an example of nested blocks in Oracle's PL/SQL.
