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Summary: An introductory book that does not go into enough detail
Review: The book gives an idea of what can be done with Forms, but not much on how to do it. It does not offer any advice on how to design your software before you start coding it.If you want a book on how to design, code and test user interface software, then read "Constructing the User Interface" by Ian Horrocks. The book is not a Forms specific book, but it is highly applicable to Forms code. And it will make a huge difference to the long term maintainability of your code.
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Summary: Not for experienced Forms Developers
Review: The book is fine for first timers wanting to get to grips with forms and how to use it. It also covers topics such as SQL and PL/SQL enabling you to get a grounding in these areas. But if your are already conversant in these areas and are looking for a more advanced reference then this will disapoint you. It doesn't contain enough detail for experienced developers.
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Summary: Lots of information, poorly organized
Review: This book contains a lot of information about Oracle forms. It is, however, an introductory book and is quickly left behind as the layers and complexities of Forms peel off. One thing that is extremely frustrating is the lack of organization and the ability to pinpoint solutions. I would love to have an electronic search capability on this book to assist in finding items because the index is woefully inadequate.
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Summary: Too many errors: typos, technical errors and poor grammar.
Review: This book seems to have been rushed to print with poor editorial support behind it by Prentice-Hall. I have used this book in the classroom for two semesters in a first database course with seniors in Information Systems. I will not use the book again. Chapter 11 on Object-Relational Oracle8 and PL/SQL8 is the worst written chapter, only to be outdone in the realm of incomprehensibility by documentation from Oracle Corporation itself. Also the physical binding on the book fell apart within four months. For a beginning Oracle database student I would recommend: Morrison, Mike and Joline Morrison, A Guide to Oracle 8 (Course Technology, 2000) The treatment is not as deep, but much clearer and better organized.
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Summary: A Poor Choice
Review: This book tries to do too much and as a result winds up doing nothing well. It is disorganized and spends much of its efforts in teaching basic concepts. The book is not worth the money.
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