- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (5 Dec 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471412767
- ISBN-13: 978-0471412762
- Product Dimensions: 28.6 x 18.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #33 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Databases > Beginners & Introduction > SQL & Relational Databases
- #65 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Databases > SQL
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Learn SQL basics quickly with this visual tutorial featuring over 125 graphics SQL (Structured Query Language) is the tool used to access nearly all databases, which means that most software professionals should understand at least the basics. This hands–on tutorial offers an accessible introduction to SQL using over 125 graphics to illustrate the lessons. The book′s unique visual approach makes it much easier for the reader to learn SQL. This Second Edition has been updated with new graphics and covers such subjects as the SELECT statement, joins, subqueries, views, granting and revoking privileges, and creating and destroying tables.
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Learn SQL quickly with this easy–to–use, visual tutorial
Every IT professional needs at least a basic understanding of SQL. A Visual Introduction to SQL, Second Edition provides a unique tool for acquiring this knowledge. By diagramming each query, this book resolves the language′s apparent complexity into simple clarity using an intuitive visual representation. Rather than focusing on a specific vendor′s SQL dialect, the book introduces the essential core of the language, making it useful for anyone.
For this new edition of their successful, long–selling book, David Chappell and J. Harvey Trimble Jr. have updated the contents to reflect SQL today. The result is a clear, step–by–step explanation of the current language, with the book′s unique visual approach guiding the way.
A Visual Introduction to SQL, Second Edition is useful for all levels:
∗ For SQL beginners, the unique graphical approach makes learning this sometimes unfriendly language much easier
∗ For those with some SQL experience, the visual approach makes clear the language′s underlying structure and helps in creating complex queries
∗ For regular SQL users, the wealth of examples in this book provides quick, easy–to–reference answers to frequently asked questions
No matter what SQL version you use, A Visual Introduction to SQL, Second Edition allows you to quickly grasp both the basic and more advanced features of this important language.
Wiley Computer Publishing
Timely. Practical. Reliable.
Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/
Every IT professional needs at least a basic understanding of SQL. A Visual Introduction to SQL, Second Edition provides a unique tool for acquiring this knowledge. By diagramming each query, this book resolves the language′s apparent complexity into simple clarity using an intuitive visual representation. Rather than focusing on a specific vendor′s SQL dialect, the book introduces the essential core of the language, making it useful for anyone.
For this new edition of their successful, long–selling book, David Chappell and J. Harvey Trimble Jr. have updated the contents to reflect SQL today. The result is a clear, step–by–step explanation of the current language, with the book′s unique visual approach guiding the way.
A Visual Introduction to SQL, Second Edition is useful for all levels:
∗ For SQL beginners, the unique graphical approach makes learning this sometimes unfriendly language much easier
∗ For those with some SQL experience, the visual approach makes clear the language′s underlying structure and helps in creating complex queries
∗ For regular SQL users, the wealth of examples in this book provides quick, easy–to–reference answers to frequently asked questions
No matter what SQL version you use, A Visual Introduction to SQL, Second Edition allows you to quickly grasp both the basic and more advanced features of this important language.
Wiley Computer Publishing
Timely. Practical. Reliable.
Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The visual representations used by the authors makes it much easier to grasp the concepts of data retrieval in a relational database. Where most books tend to represent SQL statements as a string of required and optional words in syntax, this book goes beyond the syntax to illustrate how the data is stored, and how to retrieve it. By using a visual approach, it is possible to see how sql works to manage data, rather than just imitating a string of text that you often don't understand.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is truly an innovative way to learn SQL. The visual approach really works and works quickly. I was looking for a SQL book to recommend for "power-users" but not database-savvy professionals, and this book clearly made the list. Many of my colleagues have really been able to learn SQL extremely well with just a few afternoon reading sessions. It always seems to be this book that's been borrowed from my desk. I couldn't recommend "A Visual Introduction to SQL" more!
Format:Paperback
This book is a must for beginners! It explains clearly exactly how relational databases work & shows in an easy (almost Noddy!) way how to retrieve the data. Not only have I learnt the basics in just a few hours, but the book is an excellent reference tool for jogging the memory of more experienced SQL users as well.
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