I was on the phone with a
Quest Code Tester user the other day and he asked me if I was working on the next edition of my original "magnum opus", Oracle PL/SQL Programming, which would include Oracle11g features.
I cannot describe to you how good it felt to say: "No, I'm not working on it. I'm finished working on it."
In fact, just last week, my editor (Debby Russell) sent all the chapters to the production department, so that they could begin the long process of converting Word docs into an actual, publishable book.
This fifth edition will cover all features of Oracle11g, through Release 2 - which means it will not be published until the fall, probably at the same time as Oracle Open World (week of October 12), or whenever Oracle formally announces availability of Release 2.
We have also added a single, very extensive chapter on optimizing performance of PL/SQL code.
You can see more information about the book and even pre-order the book at:
But you may want to hold off a little bit on that pre-order. I am considering offering the ability to order the book directly from me, and have it signed whatever personalized message you request. So....you will hopefully see an update about that soon!