A complete guide to developing robust PL/SQL applications, including new information on development tools, datatypes, SQL commands and functions, and much more. Also get specifics on SQL and PL/SQL usage, error handling, collections, subprograms and packages, and advanced features.

Complete coverage of SQL and PLSQL programming in Oracle 9i. Covers all the theoretical and practical concepts in programming. All the advanced features of SQL like analytical queries, multitable inserts, joins, scalar sub queries, key preserving joins. Introduces concept of Server model in software. More that 1000 examples to support concepts (in book and on CD)

From the authorized Oracle Press comes a complete guide to developing robust PL/SQL applications. The book contains new information on development tools, datatypes, SQL commands and functions, and much more. The CD-ROM contains sample code plus a sampling of development environments covered in the book.

Find tips for creating efficient PL/SQL code If you know a bit about SQL, this book will make PL/SQL programming painless! The Oracle has spoken—you need to get up to speed on PL/SQL programming, right? We predict it'll be a breeze with this book! You'll find out about code structures, best practices, and code naming standards, how to use conditions and loops, where to place PL/SQL code in system projects, ways to manipulate data, and more. Discover how to Write efficient, easy-to-maintain code Test and debug PL/SQL routines Integrate SQL and PL/SQL Apply PL/SQL best practices Use new features introduced in Oracle 9i and 10g

Readers get the complete text of the following books on CD-ROM: "Oracle PL/SQL Programming, Advanced PL/SQL Programming, Oracle Web Applications, Oracle Built-in Packages, Oracle Developer's Workbook, Oracle PL/SQL Pocket Reference, Oracle Built-ins Pocket Reference", and "Oracle PL/SQL Programming: A Guide to Oracle 8i Features".

The authors have revised and updated this bestseller to include both the Oracle8i and new Oracle9i Internet-savvy database products.

The authors teach all the Oracle PL/SQL skills readers need, through hands-on, real-world labs, exercises, projects, and a great Web-based training site! Coverage includes every key Oracle PL/SQL concept, including: the basics of structured programming; PL/SQL structure and syntax; iterative control; scoping and anchored datatypes.

* A detailed tutorial that takes you from no knowledge of Oracle programming to mastery, teaching you how to write correct, production quality code right from the start. * A clear, step-by-step guide to every aspect of programming the Oracle database, with practical programming techniques and troubleshooting advice from Oracle experts. * Provides an extensive SQL toolkit to tackle common day-to-day database tasks