Re: SQL Language Quick Reference
- From: "Daniel W. Fink" <optimaldba@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 20:45:14 -0600
I have found the two Oracle New Features books by Robert Freeman to be
invaluable. It gives me a quick overview of the new features of the
release and clear examples. I know that sql and pl/sql new features
would be much larger, but it still would be nice.
Buying a book that is 80% old material (when I have the previous
release's book) is a real waste of money and paper. If you have never
purchased the book covering the previous release, you'll need one that
covers it all, that adds some complexity to the task. But it seems like
the authors have to write up the new material, so why can't these
efforts go on in parallel.
Over the years, I've thrown out at least 25 books that were out of date
because of a version change and I bought the whole 'new' version that
was only 20% new. The waste of resources that are involved in these
rehashes of old material is pointless (okay, my real opinion is that it
is appalling and shameful). I've weaned myself off these books and work
my way through the new features, relying on Oracle's oh-so-helpful
documentation.
Just my $.02 (which I would gladly invest in a new features book)
Daniel Fink
Jonathan Gennick wrote:
I'll be sure to pass on your suggestion though, to the
editor of that supplied packages book. Actually, I'll just
copy her on this note. We were just talking about the book
the other day in fact.
Best regards,
Jonathan Gennick --- Brighten the corner where you are
http://Gennick.com * 906.387.1698 * mailto:jonathan@xxxxxxxxxxx
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