Oracle PL/SQL Language Pocket
Reference (Pocket Reference
(OReilly)) by Chip Dawes
New Sections On Oracle's Built-In Functions Rounds Out The Update.
The fourth edition of this popular pocket guide provides quick-reference
information that will help you use Oracles PL/SQL language, including the
newest Oracle Database 11g features. Its a companion to Steven
Feuerstein and Bill Pribyls bestselling Oracle PL/SQL Programming. This
concise guide boils down the most vital PL/SQL information into an
accessible summary of: Fundamental language elements (e.g., block
structure, datatypes, declarations) Statements for program control, cursor
management, and exception handling Records, procedures, functions,
triggers, and packages Calling PL/SQL functions in SQL Compilation
options, object-oriented features, collections, and Java integration The new
edition describes such Oracle Database 11g elements as PL/SQLs
function result cache, compound triggers, the CONTINUE statement, the
SIMPLE_INTEGER datatype, and improvements to native compilation,
regular expressions, and compiler optimization (including intra-unit
inlining). In addition, this book now includes substantial new sections on
Oracles built-in functions and packages. When you need answers quickly,

the Oracle PL/SQL Language Pocket Reference will save you hours of
frustration.
Personal Review: Oracle PL/SQL Language Pocket Reference
(Pocket Reference (OReilly)) by Chip Dawes
Oracle PL/SQL Language Pocket Reference
Steven Feuerstein
O'Reilly - 4th Edition
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596514044/index.html
This book covers the most common topics in PL/SQL in a compact format.
The format is "pocket reference" which is considerably smaller than a
standard book. The information is still complete. It appears the publisher
accomplished this by eliminating blank pages between chapters, avoiding
the use of large type for chapter headings, and beginning the next chapter
a few lines after the previous. This format is convenient for people who
need to use the reference often.
The items covered are numerous and relevant making the book a good
value. The reference does not cover the SQL language itself outside the
context of PL/SQL programming. It also does not go into extreme detail on
how Oracle is working behind the scenes. It focuses on how to perform the
task at hand then moves onto the next topic. This is good for those just
looking for an answer but would not provide the detail to someone studying
the inner workings of Oracle itself.
Some of the items covered that I found most useful were:
Cursors
Exception handling
Transaction management
Syntax of various loops and the case statement
Bulk operations
Packages
Procedures
Syntax of triggers
Differences between 9i and 10g
Functions
Overall this is an inexpensive, quality reference for those who program PL/
SQL.
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