SQL For Dummies? - Softcover

Taylor, Allen G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764507370 ISBN 13: 9780764507373

Publisher: For Dummies, 2001

Synopsis

Find out how to create and maintain powerful databases -- it's easy with this book! Databases are the best tools ever invented for keeping track of the things users care about. Understanding databases and SQL gives you tremendous power to access the information you need. This book shows you how to use DBMS to define, administer, and process databases and their associated applications. It shows programmers how to incorporate SQL into programs for powerful data manipulation and retrieval, including operation on non-text objects such as graphical images and sound files. It helps you take advantage of SQL's rich assortment of tools and powerful new object-relational features to snag all the information you need from your databases quickly and easily.

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Review

This is the rare case of a book that can take you from a beginner to an advanced-intermediate level. Like many of the books in IDG's Dummies series, this volume begins with a definition ("What is SQL?") and ends with "The Part of Tens," a collection of tips in a top ten list form. Taylor writes in a breezy, entertaining style that SQL novices will find inviting. One caveat: The examples are given in Borland's Delphi, a rapid application development (RAD) tool. Some sections show several screen shots from Delphi and it may be difficult to follow along in these sections if you don't have the program in front of you. As with other Dummies books, SQL for Dummies is entertaining to read although the nonstop jokes may distract some readers from the technical content.

From the Back Cover

Take charge of relational databases!

Now updated with coverage of the SQL:1999 standard

Step-by-step instructions for database design and implementation

The fun and easy way to create and maintain databases with SQL
SQL gives you the power to create, manipulate, update, and retrieve information in any major relational database management system. But how do you get up to speed on this complex language? Relax! With Allen G. Taylor at your side, you'll be building tables, creating views, and writing nested queries in no time.

Discover how to:

• Understand SQL and relational databases basics
• Build a multitable database
• Retrieve data from a database
• Use SQL in Internet and enterprise applications
• Capitalize on new SQL:1999 features

THE DUMMIES WAY

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0764507370
• ISBN 13: 9780764507373
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 456