Oracle PL/SQL Interactive Workbook

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Summary: Second Edition published Oct 25th 2002 - over 240 new pages
Review: We released the Second Edition of this book on Oct 25th 2002. The same reader reviews are appearing under the listing of both editions so please note that comments dated prior Oct 25th 2002 relate to the first edition. We have corrected the mistakes in the first edition for the second edition and added over 240 pages of new information. A few chapters were completely rewritten so as to cover the newer Oracle 9i features. The second edition is 688 pages vs. the first editon at 447 pages. If you are seeing this comment on the first edition you can find the second edition by searching for the ISBN number 0130473200

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Summary: BEST Intro to Intermediate PL/SQL Book on the Market
Review: With over twenty years in large scale IT development using Java/C++/C/Assembly languages on Unix/Windows 2000/NT platforms, but a neophyte with PL/SQL, I needed a PL/SQL package that would assume no background knowledge in PL/SQL, get me up to speed fast, and at the same time be comprehensive. In other words, I wanted everything. This package no only satisfied this need, but opened up new avenues of thought concerning approaches to database programming. The book is simply matchless (it should get 6 stars--an extra star for the terrific exercises that incorporate hidden pearls of IT wisdom), and yes I have perused others on the market. Ms. Silvestrova demonstrates that she is a consummate professional. The flow of the book, depth of the hands-on exercises, and scope of material is an inimitable combination. This so far may sound over-glowing, but a workman is worthy of her hire. I would recommend this package to any introductory or middle level PL/SQL student. If you desire to be a competent PL/SQL professional, look no further. If you desire to have a guide that provides you with a solid answer to specific types of PL/SQL problems, look no further. However, if you seek a slick product that spoon feeds you programming palaver (under the guise of teaching), fly you fool: you have many under-performing options available.