Re: [cx-oracle-users] New Book - Python Programming with Oracle Database

[Boyd, C. <cra...@ci...>]

Ray,

I looked on Amazon and it looks promising.  I am not a huge football fan, but I will try not to judge a book by it's cover.  ;-)
Could you publish a Table of Contents so that I/we could get a better feel of what you discuss in your book?  An excerpt or sample chapter would be nice, but I won't push it.

Thanks,

Craigbert


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From: ray terrill [mailto:ray...@gm...]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:17 AM
To: cx-...@li...
Subject: [cx-oracle-users] New Book - Python Programming with Oracle Database

Hello, fellow Python/Oracle hackers!

Over the previous year, I've been working on a book to help provide the additional understanding I sought for when looking to use the Python programming language with the Oracle Database (note that this is nothing against the cx_Oracle documentation, which is some of the best documentation I've encountered while working with an open source product, or any enterprise-capable product for that matter).  As of early last week, the book, Python Programming with Oracle Database, is finally available for purchase from Amazon.com (see link below).

The book covers the use of both the cx_Oracle module (likely familiar to most of you), as well as an object-relational mapper (in SQLAlchemy) for those from object-oriented backgrounds.  Each of the concepts explained in the chapters is accompanied by a clear, concise example, as well as a thorough explanation of the Python syntax used to implement the concept in practice.  For those just beginning the Python/Oracle journey, the book also offers separate Python and Oracle quickstart sections, meant to provide the reader with enough knowledge to begin to effectively use Python and Oracle, opening the door for further learning opportunities down the road.

The book is currently available at:

<a href=http://www.amazon.com/Python-Programming-Oracle-Database-Terrill/dp/1608300137/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251139465&sr=8-1>http://www.amazon.com/Python-Programming-Oracle-Database-Terrill/dp/1608300137/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251139465&sr=8-1</a>

Quick word about Me:
I'm an OCP-Certified Oracle DBA, and I use cx_Oracle heavily in the course of my job as a DBA for a Fortune 1000 company.  This is the first book I've written, and though I would describe my Oracle skills to be first-rate, I consider myself an amateur as a Python programmer.  Feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback you may have about the book at rayjohnterrill at gmail dot com.

Thanks,
-Ray Terrill