A quick overview

Let's start with a walk-through of the product. This book is all about SQL Developer 4.1, using the product, and getting to know it. You may well ask yourself why there is a need for a book if we can walk through the product in twenty minutes or less. Generally only 10% of the SQL Developer features are used by people on average, but their sweet spots are probably different. By spending a little time delving into a number of areas of the product, you can start laying down a map of how the pieces connect and provide a base that you can drill down into later and become more productive.

Sample schemas

To follow the examples in the book, you need access to SYSTEM schema of a database and some of the shipped sample schemas, HR, OE, ...

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