Oracle Forms Developer -- The Complete Video Course [CD-ROM]

Benjamin Rosenzweig (Author), Baman Motivala (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 21, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0130321249 | ISBN-13: 978-0130321244 | Edition: 1

This integrated video-and-book package delivers outstanding start-to-finish Oracle Developer Forms instruction, from world-class Oracle instructors at Columbia University's Oracle Certificate Program. You get four hours of QuickTime video lectures, a complete interactive workbook in hard copy and e-book formats; plus an assessment module containing extensive review questions and exercises. Watch the lectures at your desktop, read the related chapters, do the hands-on labs, test your expertise -- and master Oracle Developer Forms, fast. Learn how to make the most of Form Builder and its components, build Forms and Forms Objects, create high-productivity layouts, and more. Master sophisticated techniques such as Forms Triggers, multiform applications, alerts, and menus; then deploy applications in both client/server and Web environments. Finally, master the fundamentals of Oracle Reports and discover how to do call reports directly from Oracle Forms. A free training module includes "Test Your Thinking" project solutions, interactive Q&As, self-review exercises, new projects, updates, and more. Second in a three-part video curriculum covering all the skills well-rounded Oracle professionals need.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

HANDS ON ORACLE FORMS video training from expert instructors.

See it, hear it, do it! Based upon courses at Columbia University's prestigious "Database Application Development and Design" program, we start with 4 1/2 hours of QuickTime video instruction ... then add step-by-step digital videos, real-world labs, exercises, projects, and tips n' tricks to cover every aspect of Oracle Forms development.

Includes the best-selling Oracle Forms Interactive Workbook. This innovative workbook teaches all of the Oracle Forms skills you need—without the endless, boring discussions of most books. Integrated with the book's tutorials are hands-on practical exercises, self-review questions, and real-world labs. "Test Your Thinking" projects guarantee that you'll go beyond rote knowledge to really master the subject.

Rave review!

"This book is a rare find. It is by far the best book for someone new to forms. It walks you through the step-by-step creation of an Oracle Form. The presentation is solid and easy to follow."

Video Lectures Lecture 1 Concepts and Objects Lecture 2 Wizards and Files Lecture 3 The Development Environment Lecture 4 Master-Detail Forms Lecture 5 Items Lecture 6 Triggers and Built-Ins Lecture 7 LOVs and Alerts Lecture 8 Canvases and Windows Lecture 9 Reusable Objects Lecture 10 Reusable Code Lecture 11 Multiple-Form Applications Lecture 12 Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports Lecture 13 Forms Menus Key Topics

Covers every key Oracle Forms technique and concept:

• Oracle Forms development environment
• Form Builder
• Reusable objects and code
• Forms triggers and alerts
• Sophisticated multiple-form applications
• Integration with Oracle Reports

SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR All developers of Oracle-based Web, e-Business, query, and data entry applications

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of the Oracle 7/8/8i database, SQL, PL/SQL, and database design

About the Author

Benjamin Rosenzweig, a principal consultant for Oracle Corporation, and Series Technical Advisor Douglas Scherer are instructors at the Columbia University School of Continuing Education, specializing in database development and management.

Baman Motivala, formerly an Oracle Tools employee and Oracle Forms instructor, now lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (December 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130321249
• ISBN-13: 978-0130321244
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,358,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Oracle Forms training solution., February 21, 2002

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M. Lawrence (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oracle Forms Developer -- The Complete Video Course (CD-ROM)

I have read several books on Oracle Forms development and this is by far the clearest and easiest to learn from. Oracle Forms is not the best environment to develop in, but this course and the included workbook take you through step by step and provide feedback in the form of detailed answeres. Further, the problems in this book and solutions actually WORK unlike other books on the subject. It is well worth the... Thank you for this setup, it has cleared up a lot of questions and provided the steps needed for developing working forms!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, April 29, 2003

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This review is from: Oracle Forms Developer -- The Complete Video Course (CD-ROM)

This is a great book. I was able to apply what I learned very quickly to develop a Forms application. The labs and exercise answers are very detailed and easy to understand. It is the best Forms book by far for those who want hands-on, practical experience. I feel confident that I can tackle more complex assignments because I have a firm grounding based on this book and its excellent companion video CD. My advice is, don't spend $1000 or more for a class - buy this book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but a little outdated, April 25, 2006

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Mark Kennedy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oracle Forms Developer -- The Complete Video Course (CD-ROM)

This video course applies to Oracle Forms Developer 6.0 (and makes references to Oracle 8i). If you are using Developer 10g you'll still be able to follow along, but the instructions for a few steps will be incorrect. That said, I was still able to determine what to do--it wasn't a show-stopper. Make sure you go to their companion web site to download the latest excercises rather than the ones on the CD. (See PTR's website for their interactive companion websites.) You will need to have an Oracle database available to you so that the schemas can be installed. You run a PLSQL script to install them. I used Oracle Personal Edition 10g, but the Express edition should work too. SQL, PLSQL, and knowledge of database concepts is a prerequisite for the course. The only paperback book you receive is the one that has the exercises in it. A pdf version of the exercise book can be accessed in the course using the eBook tab. You will need an Internet browser and Apple Quicktime to view the course videos. The CD comes with old versions of Netscape Navigator and Quicktime. I didn't install them, but went out on the web and downloaded the newest version of Quicktime and used my current version of Internet Explorer. Then, I just copied the direcory with the course material to my hard drive and doubleclicked on the Index.html file. There are 13 lectures videos, each with a demonstration video. After viewing the video you use Developer to work the exercises. There are usually several exercises for each lecture. Topics covered are: Oracle Forms Concepts, Mandatory Forms Objects, The Data Block and Layout Wizards, Oracle Forms Files, The Object Navigator, The Property Palette, The Layout Editor, Master-Detail Forms, Text Items and Display Items, Buttons, List Items, Radio Groups, and Check Boxes, Trigger Basics, Creating Triggers of Various Types, Forms Built-Ins, Lists of Values (LOVs), Alerts, Canvas and Window Concepts, Content Canvases and Windows, Stacked Canvases, Toolbar, Canvases, Subclassing, Visual Attributes and Property Classes, Object Groups and Object Libraries, Template Forms, Calling One Form from Another, Running Oracle Reports from Forms, Passing Parameters to Reports, Menu Modules, and Menu Security.