Pro Oracle SQL Development  [electronic resource] : Best Practices for Writing Advanced Queries /
Heller, Jon.author.
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 Learn: Understand the power of Oracle SQL and where to apply it Create a database development environment that is simple, scalable, and conducive to learning Solve complex problems that were previously solved in a procedural language Write large Oracle SQL statements that are powerful, simple, and fast Apply coding styles to make your SQL statements more readable Tune large Oracle SQL statements to eliminate and avoid performance problems.
Includes index.
Part I: Learn How to Learn -- Chapter 1: Understand Relational Databases -- Chapter 2: Create an Efficient Database Development Process -- Chapter 3: Increase Confidence and Knowledge with Testing -- Chapter 4: Find Reliable Sources -- Chapter 5: Master the Entire Stack -- Part II: Write Powerful SQL with Sets and Advanced Features -- Chapter 6: Build Sets with Inline Views and ANSI Join Syntax -- Chapter 7: Query the Database with Advanced SELECT Features -- Chapter 8: Modify Data with Advanced DML -- Chapter 9: Improve the Database with Advanced Oracle Schema Objects -- Chapter 10: Optimize the Database with Oracle Architecture -- Part III: Write Elegant SQL with Patterns and Styles -- Chapter 11: Stop Coding and Start Writing -- Chapter 12: Write Large SQL Statements -- Chapter 13: Write Beautiful SQL Statements -- Chapter 14: Use SQL More Often with Basic Dynamic SQL -- Chapter 15: Avoid Anti-Patterns -- Part IV: Improve SQL Performance -- Chapter 16: Understand SQL Performance with Algorithm Analysis -- Chapter 17: Understand SQL Tuning Theories -- Chapter 18: Improve SQL Performance --  -- Part V: Solve Anything with Oracle SQL -- Chapter 19: Solve Challenging Problems with Arcane SQL Features -- Chapter 20: Use SQL More Often with Advanced Dynamic SQL -- Chapter 21: Level Up Your Skills with PL/SQL -- Part VI: Appendixes -- Appendix A: SQL Style Guide Cheat Sheet -- Appendix B: Computer Science Topics.
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 Learn: Understand the power of Oracle SQL and where to apply it Create a database development environment that is simple, scalable, and conducive to learning Solve complex problems that were previously solved in a procedural language Write large Oracle SQL statements that are powerful, simple, and fast Apply coding styles to make your SQL statements more readable Tune large Oracle SQL statements to eliminate and avoid performance problems.
Database management.
Database Management.