Pro Oracle SQL Development: Best Practices for Writing Advanced Queries

by Jon Heller

Write SQL statements that are more powerful, simpler, and faster using Oracle SQL and its full range of features. This book provides a clearer way of thinking about SQL by building sets, and provides practical advice for using complex features while avoiding anti-patterns that lead to poor performance and wrong results. Relevant theories, real-world best practices, and style guidelines help you get the most out of Oracle SQL.Pro Oracle SQL Development is for anyone who already knows Oracle SQL and is ready to take their skills to the next level. Many developers, analysts, testers, and administrators use Oracle databases frequently, but their queries are limited because they do not have the knowledge, experience, or right environment to help them take full advantage of Oracle’s advanced features. This book will inspire you to achieve more with your Oracle SQL statements through tips for creating your own style for writing simple, yet powerful, SQL. It teaches you how to think about and solve performance problems in Oracle SQL, and covers advanced topics and shows you how to become an Oracle expert.What You'll LearnUnderstand the power of Oracle SQL and where to apply itCreate a database development environment that is simple, scalable, and conducive to learningSolve complex problems that were previously solved in a procedural languageWrite large Oracle SQL statements that are powerful, simple, and fastApply coding styles to make your SQL statements more readableTune large Oracle SQL statements to eliminate and avoid performance problemsWho This Book Is ForDevelopers, testers, analysts, and administrators who want to harness the full power of Oracle SQL to solve their problems as simply and as quickly as possible. For traditional database professionals the book offers new ways of thinking about the language they have used for so long. For modern full stack developers the book explains how a database can be much more than simply a place to store data.

634 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2019

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you take out the bits that are basically "my unpopular opinions, let me tell you them," and the bits I already knew because I've had to learn them to solve a problem, and the bits I'll never use... there are still some useful bits left. Worthwhile, if you already have a good background in Oracle SQL, but you will probably find yourself skimming as I did.

Not suitable for absolute beginners, since some things are simply not explained on the assumption that you already understand them.