Pro Oracle SQL Development: Best Practices for Writing Advanced Queries

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J. HellerPro Oracle SQL Developmenthttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8867-2_11

11. Stop Coding and Start Writing

Jon Heller¹  

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Clive, IA, USA

 

Part I explained the importance of SQL and built a solid foundation for SQL development. Part II discussed sets and advanced features needed to build powerful SQL statements. We now have the motivation, efficient processes, and advanced knowledge, but that is not enough. Part III discusses the styles and patterns needed to write elegant SQL.

Why should we care about writing elegant SQL? It’s true there are many times when our code quality doesn’t matter. Despite what we were promised about the reusability of software, ...