Re: recommended book on Oracle XML DB ?

Larry wrote:
> I am a software engineer familiar with C++, Java, a little SQL, xml,
> and xslt. I just got a document about Oracle XML DB that
> our company may start working with, and particularly the xml side
> I'm thinking and I might have an oppurtunity to get involved.
> I would like a recommendation on a good book. I prefer
> books which are concise and easy to understand yet give some real examples,
> go into a little of related areas, history etc. If I find it really interesting,
> I can allways buy a heavy duty detailed book latter.

As with all of Oracle's technolgy, I'd recommend starting at Oracle TechNet (http://otn.oracle.com).

They have a separate 'Technology Center' for Oracle's implementaiton of XML. (See OTN home page, left side menu.) Lots of tutorials and write-ups.

 From there, Oracle's documentation (http://docs.oracle.com or button at top of OTN) provides full details, albeit somewhat a tough slog. But it's mandatory to be aware of this and be able to wade through it when needed - except for errata, most questions are answered there.

I personally like Muench's book 'Building Oracle XML Applications', pub. by O'Reilly because it includes a number of tutorials, including how to install and use JDeveloper. It is several years & versions out of date but still very relevant. (http://oracle.oreilly.com)

I've skimmed Oracle XSQL (ISBN: 0471271209) and have it on my 'must have, when budget allows' list.

Anyone had a look at "Oracle Database 10g XML & SQL : Design, Build, & Manage XML Applications in Java, C, C++, & PL/SQL" from Oracle Press (http://www.oraclepressbooks.com)? It sounds interesting.

Hitting Amazon's search with 'Oracle XML' produced a number of results as well.

HTH
/Hans Received on Thu Feb 26 2004 - 12:34:30 CST