A Question on the Basics of PL/SQL

I am a bit confused as to when to use the following. I cannot seem to find any definitive rules.

• function
• cursor
• procedure
• package

If someone can point me to a white paper, or whatever, that defines the rules for their usage I would be most thankful.

Thanks,
Ken Janusz, CPIM

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