By removing the guesswork from Oracle HTML manipulation, this book shows working examples of complex HTML-DBA database access and techniques for creating easy HTML-DB applications. All HTML-DB concepts are described, and working examples of each HTML-DB feature are provided. Examples of HTML-DB data access and document formatting, information on how to update Oracle HTML-DB, and methods of customizing applications with Themes and CSS are also included.
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Michael Cunningham is a software engineer and Oracle DBA, and has worked as a technical consultant on applications such as insurance, and biological and chemical analysis. He lives in Napa Valley, California. Kent Crotty is an Oracle Certified DBA and IT professional with over 15 years experience in Programming/Analysis (developement) and Systems and Database Administration.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hit and Miss,
By KAH "Kah" (South Kingstown, RI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Easy HTML-DB Oracle Application Express: Create Dynamic Web Pages with OAE (Easy Oracle Series) (Paperback)
Start with this book is comprehensive, detailed and enthusiastic. However they started off on the wrong foot with the misleading image that shows a cover for Oracle Application express but then the book arrives with the old cover Easy Oracle HTML DB. OK I forgive them the marketing fluff but my suspicions are raised.
As I use this book I discover the scripts have syntax errors(i.e. wrong table names, etc) and in many cases the book refers to the wrong objects in step by step exercises. Or they miss a step or ask you to do something you haven't been shown yet. Then there are times when they tell you to do things that are just plain confusing/illogical, ie. page 98 they tell me to use a date mask on the unit price (which, by the way, they sent me to the wrong table to locate on p96). I tried following their instructions to the letter, tried applying some intelligence by using a date column instead. Bottom line I could not get what they were trying to teach me to work. They failed again 2 pages later on the use of shortcuts. It did not work... (at least in my humble experience). These flaws mean I lose the point of what they are trying to teach me because I am struggling to discern their intent. I read other reviews that stated the book was an easy read. While the language is friendly and down to earth, this is not a book that you just curl up with. I tried, even took it with me on jury duty! I tried to curl up on the couch with it but found I needed to be at a machine trying the things it was listing. Then I would get frustrated because the steps would not work. Some parts of this book are great, they work and they get you moving on using application express. But be prepared for some serious stumbles along the way.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A clear and concise coverage of basic functionality,
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This review is from: Easy HTML-DB Oracle Application Express: Create Dynamic Web Pages with OAE (Easy Oracle Series) (Paperback)
This is a good book for the new or beginner application express developer. It tells the reader lots of useful stuff and omits the more esoteric and advanced functionality.
The authors approach is to tell the reader what they are going to show, why they are going to show it and how it may be useful in the wider context, then they go ahead and demonstrate it. Thus the relevance of the text is pretty good. I feel that the books is best read cover-to-cover (not necessarily working through the examples on the first pass) so that the reader can get a good feel for the product and to give a good insight on how application express can and should be used (at least by the beginning user) The book is easy to read and flows well. Throughout there are useful snippets, such as how to set the max length for a tabular form column; they are often presented almost as throw-away lines so are at times, in my opinion, a bit too easy to miss. In addition, you can find references to checkboxes and radio buttons in the index. I could not give the book 5 stars because I am uneasy about technical books which do not explicitly give readers the means to contact the authors or publishers with feedback. No wonder the errata for this book is empty. There are at least a dozen errors, mainly issues with spelling, grammar, layout and misleading explanations. Also, for some reason the authors departed from their usual approach when they wrote the section on collections. The detail presented looks useful, but it is presented with no reference to where and how it can be used practically.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the Wait!,
This review is from: Easy HTML-DB Oracle Application Express: Create Dynamic Web Pages with OAE (Easy Oracle Series) (Paperback)
Immediately after reading this book, I began working with applications developed in an Oracle Application Express environment. The technical content and examples in the book provided me with the tools that I needed.
The examples are progressive, so the novice OAE user can effectively practice their new skills! It's a true jumpstart!
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The installation and configuration is probably not going to be the most popular part of any book as most readers would much rather get to the development part of the book. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Oracle Application Express, Report Attributes, Previous Next, Edit Page, List Manager, Conference Attendee, Page Zero, Lists of Values, Master Detail, Confirmed Attendees, Region Template Position, Edit Attributes, Inventory Management, Post Element Text, Explain Plan, File Download, Run Application, View Owner, Display Null Option, Region Pos, Table Owner, Workspace Login, Easy Calendar, Element Attributes, Find Person New!
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The installation and configuration is probably not going to be the most popular part of any book as most readers would much rather get to the development part of the book. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Oracle Application Express, Report Attributes, Previous Next, Edit Page, List Manager, Conference Attendee, Page Zero, Lists of Values, Master Detail, Confirmed Attendees, Region Template Position, Edit Attributes, Inventory Management, Post Element Text, Explain Plan, File Download, Run Application, View Owner, Display Null Option, Region Pos, Table Owner, Workspace Login, Easy Calendar, Element Attributes, Find Person New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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