Oracle SQL By Example by Alice Rischert
Inexperienced readers will find more complete and helpful introductions to relational database theory and SQL*Plus " Experienced readers will find more tips, tricks, and techniques - from optimizing multi-table joins to using third-party query tools " Upgraders to Oracle 11g will find thorough coverage of key enhancements in areas such as data warehousing Rischert has reorganized this book to deliver more knowledge sooner - and she's also reorganized her companion Web site, providing quicker access to solutions and sample data. The result: a book that teaches Oracle SQL even more rapidly and effectively
Crafted for hands-on learning and tested in classrooms worldwide, this book illuminates in-depth every Oracle SQL technique you’ll need. From the simplest query fundamentals to regular expressions and with newly added coverage of Oracle’s powerful new SQL Developer tool, you will focus on the tasks that matter most. Hundreds of step-by-step, guided lab exercises will systematically strengthen your expertise in writing effective, high-performance SQL. Along the way, you’ll acquire a powerful arsenal of useful skills–and an extraordinary library of solutions for your real-world challenges with Oracle SQL.