Oracle PL/SQL Best Practices : Optimizing Oracle Code

Steven Feuerstein is considered one of the world's leading experts on the Oracle PL/SQL language. He is the author or coauthor of Oracle PL/SQL Programming, 2nd Edition, Oracle PL/SQL Programming: Guide to Oracle8i Features, Oracle PL/SQL Developer's Workbook, Oracle Builtin Packages, Advanced Oracle PL/SQL Programming with Packages, and several pocket reference books (all from O'Reilly & Associates). Steven is a Senior Technology Advisor with Quest Software, has been developing software since 1980, and worked for Oracle Corporation from 1987 to 1992. Steven hosts the PL/SQL Pipeline, an online community for PL/SQL developers and contributes to RevealNet's Active PL/SQL Knowledge Base. He offers training and consulting on software development and the Oracle PL/SQL language through PL/Solutions. In matters pertaining to humanity rather than programming, Steven currently serves as president of the Board of Directors of the Crossroads Fund, which makes grants to Chicagoland organizations working for social, racial, environmental, and economic justice. He is also active in Not In My Name, a gathering of Jews who seek a lasting and just peace between Israelis and Palestinians. You can reach Steven at steven@stevenfeuerstein.com.