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Expert PL/SQL Practices is a book of collected wisdom on PL/SQL programming from some of the best and the brightest in the field. Each chapter is a deep-dive into a specific problem, technology, or feature set that youâ??ll face as a PL/SQL programmer. Each author has chosen their topic out of the strong belief that what they share can make a positive difference in the quality and scalability of code that you write.

The path to mastery begins with syntax and the mechanics of writing statements to make things happen. If youâ??ve reached that point with PL/SQL, then let the authors of Expert PL/SQL Practices show you how to combine syntax and mechanics with features and techniques to really make the language sing. Youâ??ll learn to do more with less effort, to write code that scales and performs well, and to eliminate and avoid defects.

These authors are passionate about PL/SQL and the power it places at your disposal. They want you to succeed, to know all that PL/SQL can offer. Let Expert PL/SQL Practices open your eyes to the full power of Oracleâ??s world-class language for the database engine.

• Goes beyond the manual to cover good techniques and best practices
• Delivers knowledge usually gained only by hard experience
• Covers the functionality that distinguishes PL/SQL as a powerful and scalable programming language for deploying logic inside the database engine

What youâ??ll learn

• Learn when PL/SQL is best used, and when to avoid it
• Move data efficiently using bulk SQL operations
• Write code that scales through pipelining, parallelism, and profiling
• Choose the right PL/SQL cursor type for any given application
• Reduce coding errors through sound development practices such as unit-testing
• Create and execute SQL and PL/SQL dynamically at runtime

Who this book is for

Expert PL/SQL Practices is for PL/SQL developers who want to develop deep expertise in key aspects of the language and its use in database programming. Any developer writing code against Oracleâ??s class-leading database engine will find value from the collected wisdom in this book. Some knowledge of PL/SQL is assumed. Readers should at least be past the beginning stage with the language.

Table of Contents

1. Do Not Use
2. Dynamic SQL: Handling the Unknown
3. PL/SQL and Parallel Processing
4. Warnings and Conditional Compilation 
5. PL/SQL Unit Testing
6. Bulk SQL Operations
7. Know Your Code 
8. Contract-Oriented Programming
9. PL/SQL from SQL
10. Choosing the Right Cursor
11. PL/SQL Programming in the Large
12. Evolutionary Data Modeling
13. Profiling for Performance
14. Coding Conventions and Error Handling
15. Dependencies and Invalidations

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Expert Practices: Oracle Database Administration by the Oak Table is a compendium of chapters from high-profile experts who are well-known in the Oracle Database community. This is a book written by 20 authors who are almost constantly in the public eye, who will each be flogging their book in their training courses, in their conference presentations, in their whitepapers and blogs. Technical content is top-notch, and this book will sell steadily for some years to come.

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Pro Oracle SQL unlocks the power of SQL in the Oracle Databaseâ??one of the most potent SQL implementations on the market today. To master it requires a three-pronged approach: learn the language features, learn the supporting features that Oracle provides to help use the language effectively, and learn to think and work in sets.

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Whatâ??s the bottom-line? Pro Oracle SQL helps you work at a truly professional level in Oracle dialect of SQL. Youâ??ll master the language, the tools to work effectively with the language, and the right way to think about a problem in SQL. Pro Oracle SQL helps you rise above the crowd to provide stellar service in your chosen profession.

• Endorsed by the OakTable Network, a group of Oracle technologists well-known for their rigorous and scientific approach to Oracle Database performance
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What youâ??ll learn

• Master powerful SQL features implemented only in Oracle Database
• Read and interpret SQL execution plans
• Quickly diagnose and fix badly performing SQL
• Control execution plans through hints, profiles, and plan baselines
• Optimize queries within packaged applications without touching the code
• Recognize when not to waste time on SQL that is performing optimally

Who this book is for

Pro Oracle SQL is aimed at developers and database administrators who submit SQL for execution by an Oracle database. Readers should already know the basic four SQL statements, and be ready to learn deeply about Oracleâ??s specific implementation of the language, including Oracle-specific features and syntax. Readers should also want to learn about Oracle Database features such as analytic queries, the MODEL clause, and subquery refactoring that are designed to help developers and database administrators exert control over their SQL environment and its execution.

Table of Contents

1. Core SQL
2. SQL Execution
3. Access and Join Methods
4. SQL is About Sets
5. Itâ??s About the Question
6. SQL Execution Plans
7. Advanced Grouping
8. Analytic Functions
9. The Model Clause
10. Subquery Factoring
11. Semi-joins and Anti-joins
12. Indexes
13. Beyond the SELECT
14. Transaction Processing
15. Testing and Quality Assurance
16. Plan Stability and Control

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