Re: Learning Oracle...

In article <4nog5g$5v9$1_at_mhadf.production.compuserve.com> Richard Clapp Jr <102777.3306_at_CompuServe.COM> writes:
>Add Visual Basic and ODBC to the list of skills/ technology.
>ALot of places use ORACLE for wharehousing data, and Visual Basic
>or PowerBuilder to give the users a pretty picture of it.
>Usually, ODBC is the method used, and ODBC can at times be very
>"finicky". Often it is easier to move into the ORACLE/ DB arena
>from a development tool background. My love affair with ORACLE
>began with my programming in VB and connecting to ORACLE. It was
>love at first sight... Now, I am a DBA with several DB systems
>in my head, as well as a senior VB Developer. The ability to
>talk both to the DBA as well as the developers and users is
>invaluable, and unfortunately rare. Develop this skill.

I agree, VB may be a good entry path, especially if you have some other skill appropriate to a particular business.

jg

>
>Richard Clapp
>Columbus, OH

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