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About Oracle SQL By Example
Product Description Explains how to develop applications using Oracle SQL, covering such concepts as iterative and conditional control, scoping, anchored datatypes, security, tables, and cursors. From the Back Cover The book ... has enough depth for even a seasoned professional to pick up enough tips to pay back the price of the book many times over.—Dr. Paul Dorsey, President Dulcian, Inc., and President, New York Oracle Users Group. Students find Oracle SQL by Example to be extremely helpful not only to their coursework but also in preparing them for future careers as Oracle DBAs and developers. The layout of the text is conducive to the learning process. It introduces a concept and then reinforces that concept with an exercise.—Betsy Jenaway, Coordinator, Malcomb Operations, and Senior Lecturer College of Management, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI. The world's #1 hands-on Oracle SQL workbook ... fully updated for Oracle 10g Crafted for hands-on learning and tested in classrooms worldwide this book illuminates in-depth every Oracle SQL technique you'll need. From the simplest query fundamentals through the newest regular expression database enhancements, you will focus on the tasks that matter most. Hundreds of guided lab exercises will systematically strengthen your expertise in writing effective, high-performance SQL. Along the way, you will acquire an arsenal of useful Oracle SQL knowledge and techniques: an extraordinary library of solutions for your real-world challenges with Oracle SQL. Creating and using tables, views, indexes, and sequences Working in SQL*Plus and iSQL*Plus environments Oracle functions in depth—especially number, character, date, timestamp, interval, time zone, aggregate, and analytical functions All types of joins, including equijoins, outer joins, self joins and ANSI join syntax options Every type of subquery, including correlated and scalar subqueries, set operators, hierarchical queries, flashback queries, data dictionary, object-relational features, regular expressions, and more Common pitfalls to avoid, and solutions for common mistakes Practical performance, security, and architectural solutions Insights, tips, and tricks-of-the-trade from an experienced Oracle professional For every database developer, administrator, designer or architect, regardless of experience! About the Author ALICE RISCHERT chairs the Database Application Development and Design program at Columbia University's School of Continuing Education. She has worked with Oracle for well over a decade as a database administrator, database architect, and project leader for Fortune 100 companies. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction The SQL language is the de facto standard language for relational databases, and Oracle's database server is the leading relational database on the market today. The Oracle by Example, third edition, presents an introduction to the Oracle SQL language in a unique and highly effective format. Rather than being a reference book, it guides you through the basic skills until you reach a mastery of the language. The book challenges you to work through hands-on guided tasks rather than read through descriptions of functionality. You will be able to retain the material more easily and the additional example questions reinforce and further enhance the learning experience. Who This Book Is For This book is intended for anyone requiring a background in Oracle's implementation of the SQL language. In particular, application developers, system designers, and database administrators will find many practical and representative real-world examples. Students new to Oracle will gain the necessary experience and confidence to apply their knowledge in solving typical problems they face in the work situation. Individuals already familiar with Oracle SQL but wishing a firmer foundation or those interested in the new Oracle 10g features will discover many
