Re: Where to Start?

Great advice. I hope he takes it.

Daniel A. Morgan

Steve Long wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
Received on Fri Apr 27 2001 - 00:47:50 CDT