Oracle XSQL: Combining SQL, Oracle Text, XSLT, and Java to Publish Dynamic Web Content [Paperback]

Michael D. Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0471271209 | ISBN-13: 978-0471271208 | Edition: 1

• Presents a complete approach to building XML Web applications and Web services with XSQL, Oracle Text, SQL, XSLT, and Java from data found in Oracle databases
• Offers expert tips on how to enhance XSQL with servlets and Java Server Pages (JSP)
• Provides a detailed comparison of XSQL and XQuery
• Companion Web site contains the code examples in the book as well as useful links where readers can download the Oracle XDK

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From the Back Cover

Discover how to combine the power of SQL, XML, and XSLT to publish dynamic Web content using XSQL

XSQL isn't just some razzle-dazzle technology. It allows you to easily leverage the most robust, mature, and usable technologies in the industry: SQL, HTML, HTTP, XML, Java, and the Oracle RDBMS. With an exciting first look at XSQL, this innovative book shows you how to bring all of these powerful technologies together in order to publish dynamic Web content. You'll first find a comprehensive discussion of how XSQL relates to each of these technologies. Then you'll learn how you can use XSQL to present your database data on the Web instantly. The numerous code examples will show you how to develop a complete application with just XSQL and XSLT.

While exploring all of the exciting features of XSQL, this book:
* Presents a solid approach to building XML Web applications and Web services with XSQL, Oracle Text, SQL, XSLT, and Java from data found in Oracle databases
* Offers proven tips on how to enhance XSQL with custom action handlers, serializers, and the XSQL API
* Shows how to use XSLT to write scripts based on database data
* Explains how to use serializers to produce images and PDF documents on the fly

The companion Web site contains all of the author's code examples from the book.

About the Author

MICHAEL D. THOMAS is a software engineer focusing on XML and Java. In 1998, he received the Outstanding Technical Achievement Award from IBM for his Internet integration work using Java, HTTP, XML, and other technologies to create one of the earliest Web services applications. Thomas is also the author of Java Programming for the Internet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471271209
• ISBN-13: 978-0471271208
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,138,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Work, January 22, 2003

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BK "oradbadev" (SOMERVILLE, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oracle XSQL: Combining SQL, Oracle Text, XSLT, and Java to Publish Dynamic Web Content (Paperback)

The author has done a excellent job. It describes about the important pieces in a dedicated chapter - XSQL architecture. After that he delves into SQL, PLSQL, XSQL , XSLT. The best part is chapter 14 on Building XSQL web applications. This explains how all the above pieces are put into a working model. The material is written keeping oracle 9i in mind. As a whole, I felt very comfortable reading the whole book.

Especially for database developers who come from sql, plsql background and are trying to get into web development world ( without the hassle of learning Java Servlets, Jsp etc ... ), I would definitely recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference, April 20, 2008

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This review is from: Oracle XSQL: Combining SQL, Oracle Text, XSLT, and Java to Publish Dynamic Web Content (Paperback)

There are few books out that deal with Oracle Text and XSQL. Applying the methodologies, practices, etc. I found no need to search for another reference.

5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of details!, November 25, 2005

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Rich Keynes "Rich Keynes" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oracle XSQL: Combining SQL, Oracle Text, XSLT, and Java to Publish Dynamic Web Content (Paperback)

Mike has done an outstanding job with a complicated topic, a remarkable achievment from a Carolina fellow!