Chapter 8. SQL Reminders and Tips

Chapter Objectives

After this chapter, you will know:

Knowledge of SQL is essential for any Web developer. It’s rare to see a Web site comprised solely of static HTML pages. Most Web sites select data from a data source to be assembled into an HTML page and delivered to the browser. The data source in many cases is a relational database, as is the case with this book’s application.

It is assumed that users of this book already have a strong understanding of SQL and relational databases. This chapter is meant for those who need a quick reference to Oracle’s SQL. Some advanced tips are also provided. These tips can be directly used in coding this book’s ...

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