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 obvious to a newcomer, especially
considering the language's feature set and the sheer size of the
official documentation (not to mention Oracle's ever-increasing number
of pre-built PL/SQL programs). But Learning Oracle PL/SQL offers the
signposts and guidance you need to come up to speed on the language,
delivered in a manageable number of pages while covering all the
essentials.Topics include:
Meticulously crafted with all-new examples downloadable from
examples.oreilly.com/learnoracle, the book addresses language features
available in all versions of Oracle, from Oracle7 to Oracle8i to
Oracle9i.Learning Oracle PL/SQL was written by PL/SQL experts Bill
Pribyl and Steven Feuerstein, whose easy-to-read style and attention to
detail has made other O'Reilly books (such as the bestselling Oracle
PL/SQL Programming) very popular among Oracle developers worldwide.
Learning Oracle PL/SQL is meant for a wide range of target audiences,
including both beginning programmers and those already experienced with
other programming languages. Whether you are a new developer, a
crossover programmer from another database system, or a new database
administrator who needs to learn PL/SQL, this book will get you well on
your way. It is the perfect introduction to Oracle PL/SQL Programming,
also by Pribyl and Feuerstein.
