Yuan Yao, An Oracle ACE's Blog

Oracle Database is considered one of the most complex technologies in the industry. Mastering Oracle requires extensive and rigorous study. But is there a shortcut? I’ve often been asked, “Yuan, how did you get so good at Oracle?” The truth is, my secret lies in carefully studying one official document: “Database Concepts“. I have been reading this book repeatedly since Oracle 9i. I even printed out the PDF version and have continued to study it diligently.

The authors of this book are impressive, with three primary authors, including the renowned Tom Kyte, and contributions from over one hundred experts. The book, totaling over 600 pages, mainly covers the basic concepts, architecture, and principles of the Oracle database, with minimal discussion of specific Oracle operational commands.

Both of my parents majored in mathematics. My mother often said, “Being familiar with mathematical theorems and formulas cannot be overemphasized.” This statement also applies to STEM learning, including Oracle databases. Many beginners are eager to learn the operations but overlook the theoretical foundation, which is actually a detour.

As long as you are willing to spend time reading this book repeatedly, I guarantee that your Oracle skills will reach a significantly high level. You can download this book from otn.oracle.com, and if you encounter any problems, feel free to consult me.