The document discusses several SQL concepts:
[1] Subqueries, which can be noncorrelated (independent of the outer query) or correlated (contains references to the outer query). Correlated subqueries cannot be run independently.
[2] Views, which provide security, simplify queries, and insulate from changes, but can reduce performance and manageability. Views restrict access and update capabilities.
[3] Stored procedures, which increase performance but require specialized skills. Stored procedures accept parameters, contain multiple statements, and perform modifications, while views are limited to single SELECTs.