- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (19 April 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471616842
- ISBN-13: 978-0471616849
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 17.5 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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A Visual Introduction to SQL Structured Query Language (SQL) is the standard tool for retrieving information from relational databases. A Visual Introduction to SQL shows how the apparent complexity of a SQL query can be resolved into transparent clarity using a simple visual representation. A breakthrough approach to understanding SQL, the graphical technique shown on the book’s cover is the basis of this example–filled book, allowing anyone to understand and use SQL. No prior knowledge of database systems is assumed, so whether you are seeing SQL for the first time or already have some experience with the language, A Visual Introduction to SQL is for you:
- For SQL beginners, the book’s unique graphical approach makes learning this sometimes unfriendly language much easier;
- For those with some SQL experience, A Visual Introduction to SQL provides an understanding of the language’s underlying structure, thus making the construction of even complex queries intuitively obvious;
- For daily SQL users, the wealth of examples contained in this book provide quick, easy–to–reference answers to frequently asked questions.
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A Visual Introduction to SQL Structured Query Language (SQL) is the standard tool for retrieving information from relational databases. A Visual Introduction to SQL shows how the apparent complexity of a SQL query can be resolved into transparent clarity using a simple visual representation. A breakthrough approach to understanding SQL, the graphical technique shown on the book’s cover is the basis of this example–filled book, allowing anyone to understand and use SQL. No prior knowledge of database systems is assumed, so whether you are seeing SQL for the first time or already have some experience with the language, A Visual Introduction to SQL is for you:
- For SQL beginners, the book’s unique graphical approach makes learning this sometimes unfriendly language much easier;
- For those with some SQL experience, A Visual Introduction to SQL provides an understanding of the language’s underlying structure, thus making the construction of even complex queries intuitively obvious;
- For daily SQL users, the wealth of examples contained in this book provide quick, easy–to–reference answers to frequently asked questions.
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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!
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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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