Learning Oracle PL/SQL

by Bill Pribyl and Steven Feuerstein

Book Overview

PL/SQL, Oracle's programming language for stored procedures, delivers a world of possibilities for your database programs. PL/SQL supplements the standard relational database language, SQL, with a wide range of procedural features, including loops, IF-THEN statements, advanced data structures, and rich transactional control--all closely integrated with the Oracle database server. Knowing where to start with Oracle's procedural language is not always...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0596001800
• ISBN13: 9780596001803
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Recommended

I've been a self taught Oracle PL/SQL developer for two years, so I was sceptical on reading a "Learning" book. After reading the first few chapters I was able to make improvements to my PL/SQL programs. It was definitely worth the time and money. The examples are well written and simple enough to make sense, but not too simple that they are "duh" type examples. I also liked the fact that the book explains how to set up and use Oracle/Apache to make PSP pages (Stored Procedures that generate web content). The PSP section makes up a good portion of the book that I didn't know was in it before I got it. With plenty of real-world experience tips, a section on tools and security, it will be a while before I have this ingrained and used on a daily basis. I defiantly got more than I was looking for.

Everything you need to know about PL/SQL

This 300+ page book is a gem. It goes straight to the point about how to use PL/SQL. With clear examples and tips to make you a better developer.

Everything you need to know about PL/SQL

It goes straight to the point, to learn and use Oracle's PL/SQL in an effective way. This book is a gem!!

Exactly the kind of book I was looking for

As a Oracle DBA I needed an intoduction to PL/SQL.This is exactly the kind of book I was looking for.Excellent style, I enjoyed the time I spent reading this book. Well done.

Wonderful intro to PL/SQL

A book doesn't have to cover advanced material and tricks from gurus to be great. There are only a handful of really good Oracle books, and this is one. It takes the beginner through the important features of PL/SQL, and uses an example application that you build as you go along.The organization is great and the writing is crystal clear. It doesn't just cover syntax. It also explains when and why you'd want to use various PL/SQL features.If you're a radical C++ coding genius, maybe you want one of the other O'Reilly books on PL/SQL. On the other hand, if you've tried some other books that deal with PL/SQL and found they didn't provide the background, explanations and programming strategies you need, try this book. The authors are talented PL/SQL experts, and their presentation of the subject is great.This book is not a slap-dash effort to write a quick book. It's a solid, quality book. If you have some exposure to Oracle but have never developed PL/SQL skills, you'll like this book.