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Summary: A savior for my project
Review: This book is exactly what it says. It is only PL/SQL. There is not a lot on SQL, but it has saved me several times. I was working on a project to create html pages from within a database and this book taught me some tricks to make it doable. It is excellently written with good examples. The only drawback I see is that their examples were not detailed enough. (too much "...") However, it was enough for me to do what I needed to do. I would suggest it for anyone working with PL/SQL.
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Summary: very good overview of PL/SQL programming
Review: This book has become my reference of first resort when faced with a PL/SQL problem. The examples are well-written and easily understood
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Summary: A Great Book! I recommend it highly.
Review: I have been writing PL/SQL for a long time, and feel it's definitely one of the best. I use it as a reference and would be lost with out it.
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Summary: One of the best
Review: No, question, this is one of the most valuable Oracle books that I have read. However, watch out for doubtful code, i.e. : SELECT * FROM color_models c WHERE 'RED' IN (SELECT * FROM TABLE(c.colors)); Yes, it compiles, but if You run it on a table with tens thousands of rows, go on two-weeks holiday, when You come back the code will return. There are much better approaches.
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Summary: Not the Best for a Casual PL/SQL Programmer
Review: This book does have lots of information in it, but I seem to always have trouble finding what I'm looking for. It's also very verbose so it isn't well suited to being a quick, basic reference.
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Summary: Too verbose, and not very helpful
Review: I've hated this book. I am an experienced programmer, with little database experience. I like my technical books to be brief and to the point. I started reading the PL/SQL guide with a few simple questions: how can I write a stored procedure, what is a calling convention, where are they stored inside the DB. Skimming the book to find answers to these did not work, and the book was way too verbose (pages of common-sense stuff tangential to PL/SQL, such as "you should write as little code as possible", "Make comments easy to enter and maintain").If you are looking to get going quickly, Urman's book is much better.
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Summary: Oracle PL/SQL is a great introduction for novices
Review: I was introducted to this book as a student at DeVry Institute of Technology located in Dallas, TX. While this book is not adequate for those with no knowledge of relational database methodology of SQL experience, it is a great reference and tutorial for those who have prior knowledge of basic SQL. The book provides many examples of coding, along with guides illustrating debugging techniques. For those interested in SQL or an introduction into relational databases, I suggest both the Modern Database Management book (ISBN: 0-8053-6054-9) and the LAN Times Guide to SQL book (ISBN: 0-07-882026-X).
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Summary: Great book for learning PL/SQL
Review: This is still the best PL/SQL book on the market. Very well written with great examples.
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Summary: Trigger coverage
Review: Thanks for the helpful suggestions for improving Oracle PL/SQLProgramming. We plan to add coverage of triggers in the nextedition. Also, if you happen to notice specific problems with the index, please contact O'Reilly or send me an email directly.
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Summary: Get the Urman book instead
Review: Yes this is the BIG name BUT unfortunately there are errors aplenty (the cursor for loop for example) & the EXAMPLES are worthless. Snippets of nonsense not good for really running code. The organization is poor. Buy the book from OraclePress or the 21 days to PL/SQL if a starter instead. Ignore this one. I wish I did.
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