SQL in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps Series)

by Mike McGrath

Book Overview

SQL in Easy Steps instructs the reader how to create and administer databases using the Structured Query Language (SQL). SQL is THE standard language used world-wide for database communication on all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760771391
• ISBN13: 9780760771396
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great reference book

This book gives you a great reference on syntax and the reasons why. I love how easy it is to use and loan it to others that are just learning how to query databases.

Excellent explanation

This book explains SQL well. In no time, I was able to understand exactly what SQL was, and what its commands were. I highly recommend this book for learning SQL. My one qualm with the book is that it assumes you are using an interface directly to the database server - I would like to write software that interfaces with the database server. I will need to find another source to accomplish this. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book.

Perfect introduction

As a complete beginner the thought of learning a new programming language was daunting. I looked at a lot of other books and none of them seemed to cater to the 'complete novice'. Then I happened to pick up this book. What I found was a clear and concise introduction to the language. The lessons are short and to the pint and the scripts give a good practical way of learning. Since reading this I have been able to begin writing my own scripts and intergrating them into php. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to learn SQL. An excellent introduction to the basics and fundamentals of the language.