Stored Procedures & Functions - Concepts
Explore the key concepts of stored procedures & functions with practical examples and exercises.
45 min•By Priygop Team•Last updated: Feb 2026
Introduction to Stored Procedures & Functions
In this section, we cover the fundamental aspects of stored procedures & functions. You'll learn core concepts, see real-world examples, and understand how to apply them in your projects.
Key Concepts
- Understanding the core principles of stored procedures & functions
- Practical applications and real-world use cases
- Step-by-step implementation guides
- Common patterns and best practices
- Tips for debugging and troubleshooting
- Performance optimization techniques
Stored Procedures & Functions - Code Example
Example
-- Stored Procedure
CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE transfer_funds(
sender_id INT,
receiver_id INT,
amount DECIMAL
)
LANGUAGE plpgsql AS $$
BEGIN
UPDATE accounts SET balance = balance - amount WHERE id = sender_id;
UPDATE accounts SET balance = balance + amount WHERE id = receiver_id;
INSERT INTO transactions (from_id, to_id, amount) VALUES (sender_id, receiver_id, amount);
COMMIT;
END;
$$;
-- User-Defined Function
CREATE FUNCTION get_full_name(first_name TEXT, last_name TEXT)
RETURNS TEXT AS $$
BEGIN
RETURN first_name || ' ' || last_name;
END;
$$ LANGUAGE plpgsql;Try It Yourself: Stored Procedures & Functions
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