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2 May 2011 Blog Post: Comparing Datasets
Best practices for comparing datasets with Quest Code Tester for Oracle: Comparing Datasets.
8 April 2011 Blog Post: Oracle Database 11g Express Edition Beta Released
Oracle has recently released Oracle Database 11g Release 2 Express Edition Beta: Oracle Database 11g Express Edition Beta Released.
29 March 2011 Blog Post: Copying/Transforming a REF CURSOR in Oracle 10g+
How to copy and optionally transform any PL/SQL REF CURSOR in a uniform way across all editions of Oracle Database from 10g Release 1 and newer: Copying/Transforming a REF CURSOR in Oracle 10g+.
11 March 2011 Blog Post: Describing a REF CURSOR in Oracle 10g+ Using PL/SQL, Java and C
How to describe any PL/SQL REF CURSOR in a uniform way across all editions of Oracle Database from 10g Release 1 and newer: Describing a REF CURSOR in Oracle 10g+ Using PL/SQL, Java and C.
25 February 2011 Blog Post: Oracle Type Code Mappings
Type code mappings for Oracle data types across PL/SQL, Java and C: Oracle Type Code Mappings.
1 February 2011 Blog Post: Comparing XML in Oracle
Comparing a specific type of XML documents with the purpose of obtaining details about their differences, within an Oracle database: Comparing XML in Oracle.
27 January 2011 Blog Post: Converting Between Oracle Data and XML
Various mechanisms for converting between Oracle data and XML, and vice versa: Converting Between Oracle Data and XML.
3 February 2011 Blog Post: Continuous Integration Part 2
How to deploy Test Definitions as part of a Continuous Integration Build process: Continuous Integration Part 2.
14 December 2010 Blog Post: Installing Multiple Versions of Quest Code Tester
A few tips on how to handle installations of multiple QCTO versions on the same Windows client and the same Oracle instance: Installing Multiple Versions of Quest Code Tester.
6 December 2010 Blog Post: Converting a LONG Column to a CLOB on the Fly
A technique for converting Oracle LONG columns on the fly: Converting a LONG Column to a CLOB on the fly.
6 December 2010 Finn Ellebaek Nielsen Launching New Oracle Developer Blog
Finn Ellebaek Nielsen has launched a new blog with sophisticated tips for Oracle developers: Finn Ellebaek Nielsen's blog.
8 April 2010 Steven Feuerstein and Finn Ellebaek Nielsen Launching The PL/SQL Challenge
Steven Feuerstein and Finn Ellebaek Nielsen have launched The PL/SQL Challenge -- a daily quiz that helps improve and demonstrate your PL/SQL skills.

13 January 2010 Blog Post: Continuous Integration
A short introduction to Continuous Integration (CI) and a description of how to integrate testing Oracle code with QCTO in a CI environment: Continuous Integration.
1 October 2009 Finn Speaks on Advanced Testing Topics at OPP2009
Finn has a presentation on advanced testing topics at OPP2009 10-11 November 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA -- a conference hosted by ODTUG on Seriously Practical PL/SQL training.

14 September 2009 Blog Post: Test Amount
Best practices for determining test amount required through analysis of product risk: Test Amount.
28 July 2009 Blog Post: Test Approach
Best practices for a test approach that implements the policy and strategy for Oracle code laid out in a previous blog post: Test Approach.
4 July 2009 Blog Post: Test Policy and Strategy
Best practices for establishing a test policy, as well as a test strategy for Oracle code: Test Policy and Strategy.
17 May 2009 Blog Post: Reasons for Testing Oracle Code in the Database
Reasons for testing Oracle code in the database: Reasons for Testing Oracle Code in the Database.
13 May 2009 Finn Speaks on Automated Oracle Code Testing at Miracle DBAftenskole 2009
Finn has a presentation on reasons for testing Oracle code in the database at Miracle DBAftenskole 2009: Miracle DBAftenskole 2009.
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