Re: Where to Start?

From: Steve Long <steven.long_at_erols.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:11:19 -0400
Message-ID: <9c9s1t$knm$1@bob.news.rcn.net>

first, realize that database systems are very different from programming languages. (as an aside, most programming languages such as those you mention are procedural [they dictate how to solve a problem], SQL is non-procedural [dicates what must be done, not how]).

a good place to start is learning about relational databases in general and entity relationship diagrams. then learn SQL. then learn Oracle specifics.

a good text to start with is referenced below.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0877090661/qid=988312364/sr=1-19/ref= sc_b_20/104-1415612-7582313

"The Martian" <dmcgrat1_at_hotmail.com> wrote in message news:We_F6.29584$U4.6402415_at_news1.rdc1.tn.home.com...
> There is a job opening up where I work in about 9 mos. working w/ Oracle.
No
> prior experience is necessary; they will train whomever they select. I
want
> to make myself as strong a candidate as I can, by starting to self-study.
I
> have minimal experience as a coder (some Pascal, some FORTRAN, but not
much
> of either). Where would be the best place for me to
> start studying? Thanks!
>
> The Martian
> dmcgrat1_at_hotmail.com
>
>
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