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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is a great book for those willing to master the development languange pl/sql. Although I also recommend the PDF's from oracle corporation. But undoubtedly, Steven's book is well written and takes into account of also the intermediate and beginners...
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Summary: SUPERB INTRO, VERSATILE CONTENTS
Review: The "Oracle PL/SQL Programming" boasts of a superb PL/SQL introduction. This all-encompassing volume has additional information, which is a welcomed improvement over the previous edition. There are new chapters on Oracle triggers, the internal architecture of PL/SQL in the Oracle database, and in the use of PL/SQL with java. The latests of both Oracle-8i and Oracle-9i were included.
This is one PL/SQL text that I will recommended for most users of the software, (whether a beginner or an expert). Its extensive coverage ensured that no stone was left unturned.
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Summary: Not a reference, use in conjunction with oracle docs
Review: A lot of reviewers are knocking this book because it's not a comprehensive reference. While it does contain some valuable reference information, it's real value is not as a reference, but as an actual guide to using the language's features to construct useful, working code.
At this, it's excellent. For example: Need to understand how to intelligently use exception blocks? Don't look in the Oracle docs; you'll get the correct syntax, but not much else. This is true for many of the topics the book touches on.
The author does spend a lot of time on programming fundamentals, (modularization, comments, good style, etc.) but considering how precise you need to be, and the specific challenges of debugging and deploying server side PL/SQL code, a little dose of rigor can be a good thing.
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Summary: Amazing reference
Review: O'Reilly brought together two writers to create the definitive PL/SQL reference. They succeeded masterfully. Not much else to say other than if you're looking for just one book on this subject, this is the one to get.
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Summary: Be careful
Review: Although the book is a solid introduction to PL/SQL, the author has some serious biases related to coding style and structure that you must be extremely leery with: implicit versus explicit cursors, functions should not have side effects, plus several others. Take it all with a grain of salt, and read the books written by Jonathan Lewis and Tom Kyte, which help to dispell some of the myths that Feuerstein advocates.
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Summary: Just Gotta Have It
Review: I was a bit wary buying yet another Steve Feuerstein Bible, with my bookshelf already groaning under the weight of all the other ones including the 2nd Edition of this book. But he's never disappointed me yet, and this book was no exception. With all the latest 9i features blended right in, rather than being in their own section, it has made development easier when looking for the definitive reference to a complete code module. I particularly like Chapter 15 on NDS statements and dynamic PL/SQL and the entire Advanced PL/SQL section covering Java, External Procedures and PL/SQL Object Orientation. It is much better balanced than the 2nd Edition, more concise, and just better all round. A fine piece of work. I just get that Oracle 9i PL/SQL job just done quicker. Anybody want to buy an old 2nd Edition? No good to me anymore.
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Summary: Good book to learn PL/SQL
Review: I have the second edition of this book. It is a very good book if you are learning PL/SQL. It can also be used as a reference book (mine is certainly full of page flags), but the book's text is narrative in nature. If you know any 3rd generation language (e.g. long live COBOL!) you will find this book very easy reading.
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Summary: Learn PL/SQL is valued and rewarding experience
Review: Listen Software Solutions:
I like this book. Most of my questions occurred when I ran into a coding barriers, usually caused by a lack of PL/SQL understanding. This book will save you hours and reduce PL/SQL confusion. Remember, its costly to pursue incorrect or inefficient coding practices. Sometimes it may seem like your on the right path, but its helpful to get validation of the assumption. This book validates widely excepted PL/SQL coding standards and practices. This book brings real-time stories and humor into technical explanations and illustrations. The book is a comprehensive composition of most of the Oracle 8i components. The book is well written and easy to understand. Its a great reference. If your a verbal learner, you'll like the book. Its rich in content. Once you read the book, the tips and tricks will be helpful.
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Summary: Details PL/SQL Language Framework
Review: The book is a comprehensive coverage of the language through most Oracle8 components. It does not have Oracle8i component coverage that is found in Oracle PL/SQL Programming: Guide to Oracle8i Features by the same author. It's a shame the two books haven't been merged into one as Oracle9i is in the marketplace. It's improved from the first edition but still needs polishing on its coverage of Index-by (or AKA PL/SQL) Tables. It is an indispensible book. I've used it as a text for teaching college courses in PL/SQL with good student comments on textbook. There is no better book.
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Summary: Leaves no stone unturned
Review: If you are serious about PL/SQL, this is the book.
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