Oracle 11g provides a wide array of built-in functions for database manipulation. This guide covers the most commonly used Oracle 11g functions, with detailed usage and examples to enhance your database operations. Functions such as TO_DATE, NVL, and SYSDATE are essential for efficient data retrieval and transformation. The document also explores aggregate functions, date functions, and numeric functions that are integral to Oracle 11g performance tuning and query optimization. This is your go-to reference for mastering Oracle 11g functions and leveraging them in your development projects.