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Summary: Just what I needed for a quick understanding of SQL
Comment: This book was perfect for someone, like myself, who was looking for a guide to SQL. Not database management, theories, or histories, just SQL and how to use it to retrieve data from a database. It's an excellent reference to have around now too.
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Summary: an execellent book
Comment: i have been using it ever since. the steps are easy to follow and the author really knows what he is talking about.
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Summary: If you...
Comment: Update (Dec 1, '06): updates marked with >>>
-don't know which program you will be using for SQL and have no knowledge of SQL commands, this book is directed at you and you should get it.
-know which program you will be using, get a book on your specific program, because there is enough variation between the programs that another book will serve you much better.
>>>I think I will change this recommendation -- if you don't know SQL, consider this book regardless of which program you are working with.
-are familiar with a few commands in SQL, look for a different book because you will probably breeze through this book and not gain nearly as much as if your time was spent reading something else.
I was in the first category and found this book to be an excellent introduction. With the exception of 2-3 of the 18 lessons, this book is quite clear...those 2-3 lessons just take a bit more time getting familiar with the concepts. You won't find yourself breezing through the chapters in 10 minutes each, with the possible exception of the first 5 or so, but the lessons do only take about 20 minutes on average and are straight-forward.
>>>The book teaches by example, which I'm typically not a big fan of, but this book pulled it off well.
So, if you are brand new to SQL and don't know what program you will be using, buy this book and take an hour each day for a week to read it.
>>>If you are new to SQL, consider buying this book, but... you may also benefit from the free tutorial on w3schools . com, which is found under the PHP section. Having now done some MySQL for a website, I can certainly say this book is useful and I gained from its pages but I would also recommend the free tutorial before purchasing (both because it is free and because it is actually a very good tutorial on both PHP and MySQL).
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Summary: My first taste of SQL
Comment: This book is perfect for teaching yourself SQL. Perhaps that's why the title is "Teach Yourself SQL". I had never worked with SQL before and was recommended this book by a coworker. The chapters are divided into lessons and each lesson is fairly short, focusing on specific ideas and phrases.
You will find yourself understanding this language very quickly and being able to use it sooner than you thought. I never thought it would be so easy to learn, but this book made it very simple.
If you want to learn SQL pick up this book. If you already know SQL and are looking for a reference book or a more in-depth look at using SQL, don't pick up this book. It's definitely a beginner book, and it does its job well.
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Summary: Use this Book Often - it is a keeper
Comment: I work on the web 5 days a week for a living - and some code is only used now and then - this book is a great refresher for those little things you do not use often.
It is a good book for people learning SQL too - one thing that is very handy is the SQL Reserved Words List...
This book is to the point.
You will get out of this book more than many of those books with too many words and errors.... Great Book - I told other programing friends about this book they bought it and they use it often too.
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