SQL in Easy Steps

By Mike McGrath

Book Overview

SQL in easy steps, 3rd edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin using databases. It is aimed at those with little or no experience of SQL. From web developers wanting to add database interaction to their web sites, programmers wanting to quickly add SQL to their skills set, hobbyists who want to begin creating SQL scripts for upload to their own ISP, to students or to those seeking a career in computing, this book will appeal to all who need a fundamental understanding of database administration with SQL. SQL in easy steps, 3rd edition begins by explaining how to download and install the free MySQL database server on both Windows and Linux platforms. This allows you to establish an environment in which to develop and administer your own databases. This book makes no assumption that you will have previous knowledge of any programming or scripting language so it's ideal for the newcomer to SQL. By the end of the book you will have gained a sound understanding of the Structured Query Language and be able to write your own SQL scripts to insert, extract and manipulate data - with ease

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1840785438
• ISBN13: 9781840785432
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: In Easy Steps
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 8.8"

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.