Product Description

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 popular database software. It allows the storage and manipulation of data both on Windows platforms and on Unix-based platforms, such as Linux. The book contains exciting chapters on how to selectively extract data from within one, or more, databases and there are complete examples that illustrate each aspect of SQL.

SQL in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install the free MySQL database server on both Windows and Linux platforms. This allows the reader to establish an environment in which to develop and administer their own databases. This book makes no assumption that the reader will have previous knowledge of any programming or scripting language so it's ideal for the newcomer to SQL. Each chapter builds the reader's knowledge of executing database queries. By the end of this book the reader will have gained a sound understanding of the Structured Query Language and be able to write their own SQL scripts to insert, extract and manipulate data.

SQL in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin using databases. It will appeal to web developers wanting to add database interaction to their web sites. It will appeal to the programmer who quickly wants to add SQL to their skills set. It will appeal to the hobbyist who wants to begin creating SQL scripts for upload to their own ISP. It will appeal to the student, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of database administration with SQL.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28028 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
Mike McGrath lives in North-West England, close to Manchester, with his wife, Linda, and their two sons, Andrew and David. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, camping trips and dining-out. Mike is a proven author of several successful in easy steps titles.

Customer Reviews

This book is EXCELLENT - far more than you would expect!
This book is truly fantastic!

I've not found any other SQL book which covers as much in such a clear and concise way as this one.
This takes you from the basics (it assumes absolutely no prior SQL experience!) right up to some seriously powerful queries in a concise and clear format - it really is superb.

If you have no prior SQL experience, this book takes you through developing your knowledge in stages and helps you to build up your confidence.
I now use this book as a syntax reference - it is so clearly and concisely written.

The examples and tutorials in the book are demonstrated using the Open Source MySQL database, which can be freely downloadable from mysql.com The syntax etc is mainly the same for other SQL database (eg, MS-SQL, Oracle, DB2 etc) - but the book does point out any differences where thay are important.

I really can't recommend this book enough!
It's far more than you would expect from an "in easy steps" book. You really are onto a winner here!

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When i started reading this, I just read like a story book. The book is interesting and takes you logically through all chapters. Also the chapters are subdivided into easier ones.

I highly recommend this books for all beginners. I have also become a great fan of ineasysteps after reading this book. More details of this book, contents and examples are avlbl. in the company website www.ineasysteps.com

The four star rating is because the author does not explain the difference between a table and a database.

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misleading
Waste of time, and the title is some what misleading. I thought sql in this book would be sql standard