Java Programming with Oracle SQLJ

Conventions Used in This Book

The following typographical conventions are used in this book:

Italics

Used for commands, utilities, options, filenames, directory names, and URLs. Also used for emphasis and for the first use of a technical term.

Constant width

Used in examples to show the contents of files and the output of commands. Also used for table names, field names, Java keywords, and other Java language elements when they appear in the text.

Constant width italics

Used in syntax descriptions to indicate user-defined items.

Constant width bold

Indicates user input in examples showing an interaction.

UPPERCASE

In syntax descriptions, usually indicates keywords. Also used for SQL keywords when they appear in the text.

[ ]

In syntax descriptions, square brackets enclose optional items.

{ }

In syntax descriptions, curly brackets enclose a set of items from which you must choose only one.

|

In syntax descriptions, a vertical bar separates the items enclosed in curly brackets, as in {TRUE | FALSE}.

...

In syntax descriptions, ellipses indicate repeating elements.

Indicates a tip, suggestion, or general note. For example, I'll tell you if a certain setting is version-specific.

Indicates a warning or caution. For example, I'll tell you if a certain ...