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Summary: Immense Time Saver
Review: This book covers Developer/2000 so well, I have put away my other reference books on the program. I passed all five OCP exams using this book, and it's been indispensable. A top-grade effort.
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Summary: application developer exam guide
Review: This is definitely the best book in the market for the OCP developer exam. I looked at many other Oracle books, but I found this one to be the most complete when it comes to the OCP exam. I had no past experience in Oracle or databases. I passed all five exams using this book as my primary source. The first four exams are covered in good detail. However the section on REPORTS was not covered in as much detail as I would have hoped. I would have liked to see more examples on matrix and lexical references. Also row triggers were not explained as clearly as I would have liked. My advise is that if you want to take the OCP exam USE THIS BOOK.
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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: Clear, concise, to the point. This is the way to go! Excellent book.
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Summary: This book + your study time = OCP!
Review: I've heard people complain after they've taken some course or read some book, and then tried to take the OCP exam and failed. In every case it's been because they didn't really put in the practice time - they didn't have the information down cold. This book can't do it for you, but if you put in the time, doing the exercises, you will definitely pass the exams.
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Summary: This book has the stuff
Review: I just finished taking both Forms exams, and passed both with over 90%! It's all because of this book. Without it, I never would have known how much material was on the exams that I hadn't encountered in day-to-day use. Now I'm starting my study on the Reports exams.An earlier review says something about missing files. The book isn't SUPPOSED to have any sample files. You build everything yourself, and that's part of what makes the information sink in so well. I wouldn't want it any other way. All in all, this is an excellent preparation for the exams!
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Summary: Poor study material for exams
Review: Being the only book available to study for the Oracle Developer Certification, you'd think this book would at the very least cover all of the information on the exam, right? WRONG! This book only covers a fraction of the material on the exam. It's much worse in the Forms sections than it is in the PL/SQL sections, though. Also, there are many typos and just plain wrong material in the book. But, this is the ONLY book available, so you really have to buy this and figure out some way of getting the rest of the material. This book is unacceptable. Even if you learn it cover to cover, you will not have all of the information you need to pass the exams.
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Summary: One of few books on the subject, but many mistakes...
Review: Unfortunately, this is one of the few books available for Oracle developers. It's released by Oracle Press, so you'd thik it would be a comprehensive exam guide. But unfortunately, it isn't. It covers only about 75% of the exam material. On top of that, there's a good amount of wrong information, and missing files (that are supposed to be on the enclosed CD), with no web site for support. If you want to get certified, you really need this book. But, I'm unimpressed with it,overall.
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Summary: OCP HERE IT COMES
Review: I used this book and mainly this book to take all five OCP exams. I passed everyone on the first try. There was some topics on the exams that weren't covered in the book however, these were at a minimal amount.
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Summary: Big help in passing the OCP Tests for people w/ limited time
Review: I bought the book a couple of months ago. I really like it because it gives the necessary material and very good tips for the OCP tests. CD-ROM based tests are useful in testing our knowledge of the material. The authors' style is very lucid and engaging. What I really liked the most in the book are the way triggers (Database and Forms) and Packages are covered! For the SQL Test it is a good idea to brush up the topics using Kevin Loney's Complete Reference book and for the PL/SQL Test use the O'Reilly book by Feuerstein to supplement the material in this book--Belt and Suspenders approach! I believe that my money was well spent on this book.
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Summary: Number 1 Book for Developer Forms and Reports!
Review: The PL/SQL part of this book has some problems, but things picked up when I reached the Forms sections. Clear and concise, with great examples and exercises. Much better than the documentation or the Handbook. Money well spent!
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