DEVELOP, TEST, DEBUG, and TUNE ORACLE PL/SQL APPLICATIONS

Discover the insider's tips for using PL/SQL in client/server applications

Berkeley, CA, April 17, 1996--Osborne/McGraw-Hill today announces the
publication of the newest title in the Oracle Press series, Oracle PL/SQL
Programming, a book that reveals the secrets to building robust
client/server applications that take full advantage of the Oracle7 Server.


Written by Oracle insider Scott Urman, this authoritative book serves as a
user's guide and a reference to PI/SQL, and is appropriate for both the
experienced programmer who just needs to know the syntax for PL/SQL and
its advanced features, as well as the novice programmer who is not
familiar with other third-generation languages. In clear, easy-to-read
language, the guide begins with an overview of PL/SQL and the rationale
behind its development. It then continues to build Oracle7 PL/SQL skills
with: 

* A solid foundation in the basics of PI/SQL, including the syntax and
semantics of this unique language, as well as an understanding of SQL.

* Advice on using stored procedures and packages to help take advantage of
this powerful Oracle feature.

* Tips and techniques for testing and debugging PL/SQL code, using a
variety of methods and tools.

* Instructions on using PL/SQL in diverse environments such as SQL*Plus,
Oracle Developer 2000, the Oracle Precompilers, and OCI.

* Information about advanced features, such as dynamic programming,
intersession communication, and job scheduling. Also included are the
latest enhancements to the language available with version 2.3, such as
file input/output and cursor variables. 

* Suggestions for tuning your PL/SQL applications to make them run as fast
as possible. 

* A clear differentiation between each PL/SQL release and related features.


Featuring many helpful illustrations and hands-on code examples, Oracle
PL/SQL Programming gives programmers the inside edge in developing
full-featured PL/SQL applications. 

Oracle Press was created in May 1994 under an agreement signed by
Osborne/McGraw-Hill and Oracle Corporation. Available titles in the Oracle
Press series include Oracle: The Complete Reference, Third Edition; Oracle
Workgroup Server Handbook; Tuning Oracle; Oracle DBA Handbook; Oracle
Backup & Recovery Handbook; and Oracle Power Objects Handbook. 

Oracle PL/SQL Programming is softcover and 585 pages. Suggested retail
price: $34.95. ISBN: 0-07-882176-2. For orders only, phone (800) 227-0900,
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Pacific Time. 

Scott Urman is a Senior Technical Analyst in the Language Group of Oracle
Worldwide Technical Support, where he aids users of Oracle's various
language products, including PI/SQL, OCI, and the Oracle Precompilers. In
addition, he reviews Oracle technical documentation, writes white papers
on Oracle languages, and makes technical presentations both inside Oracle
and at meetings of Oracle's user's groups. 

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a leading
publisher of computer books that include user and reference guides for
people at all levels of computer and software proficiency. Known for its
best-selling Internet titles-The Internet Complete Reference and The
Internet Yellow Pages-as well as its Busy People and Oracle Press series,
Osborne/McGraw-Hill also has established strategic publishing
relationships with the Oracle Corporation, the Corel Corporation, Stream
International, and several well-known McGraw-Hill magazines including LAN
Times and BYTE. A division of The McGraw-Hill Companies,
Osborne/McGraw-Hill is targeting consumer support, emerging technologies,
and innovative applications for developing future computer books. 

For review copies, author interviews, slides, photos, or excerpt
permission, please contact Anne Ellingsen at (510) 549-6602, fax (510)
549-6603, Internet: aellings@mcgraw-hill.com or Susan Bergesen at (510)
549-6614. Internet: sbergese@mcgraw-hill.com. 

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603,   orders: 800-227-0900
 
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