*Exploits new features of Visual Studio.NET 2003 and the Oracle database 10g. (But concepts and code still apply to the earlier releases, 8i and 9i, that currently comprise most business systems). *Explains Oracle programming using both C# and VB.NET languages; provides a one-stop reference for VS.NET developers working with Oracle. *Excellent resource for J2EE programmers in environments considering moving to a.NET environment (and retaining the Oracle database).

Mark A. Williams is currently working as a production Oracle database administrator. He has been working with Oracle since database version 7.0.1.16, and holds Oracle Certified Professional certifications for versions 7, 8, 8i, and 9i. Prior to becoming a database administrator, Williams developed corporate software applications that used the Oracle database as a back-end. Over the years, he has worked as both an employee and an independent contractor on a variety of Oracle projects.