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by James R. Groff (Author), Paul N. Weinberg (Author) "The SQL language and relational database systems based on it are one of the most important foundation technologies in the computer industry ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 1008 pages
  • Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill,U.S.; Bk&CD Rom edition (1 May 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0072118458
  • ISBN-13: 978-0072118452
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.5 x 6.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Providing the conceptual framework and insight into relational database technology, this how-to guide includes comprehensive coverage of every SQL feature and topic as well as current enhancements and extensions.

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The Most Comprehensive SQL Resource Available

Get in-depth details on all the powerful features and capabilities of SQL inside this one-stop guide. Featuring broad coverage of every aspect of this leading database language, this book provides you with an overview of SQL then shows you how to retrieve and update data, program with SQL, use stored procedures, and much more. Covering emerging standards and new related technologies including XML, Web services, EJB, J2EE, and JDBC, this book will help you gain the knowledge and essential skills you need to effectively work with SQL. Comprehensive, organized, and practical, this is the ultimate guide to understanding and using SQL.

Master SQL basics and use simple, multi-table, and summary queries
Understand key concepts and the latest developments in relational database technology
Set up and manage SQL-based databases and write programs to access them
Create and use the sample database to run the SQL query examples in the book
Find out about Xpath, Xquery, and other XML-based database query standards
Discover how J2EE-based applications relate to data management
Use and program SQL databases with application servers to create powerful Web applications
Preview the future of SQL--including MySQL and the impact of XML and Web Services --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Useful but flawed, 29 Oct 1999
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While an excellent introduction to SQL, this book has a number of flaws that detract from it being a "Complete Reference". Most obviously, it suffers from first edition syndrome, with the text littered with obvious typos and minor errors, particularly in the chapter on Dynamic SQL. These shouldn't pose a serious problem to comprehension, however. Despite its technical content, the book seems more tailored for management than techies, with examples centred around salespeople and a strong summary flavour in the latter chapters. You would definitely need to use it in conjuction with vendor documentation for anything beyond basic SQL; but maybe that goes with the territory. The authors seem unwilling to stick their neck out and actually criticise any of the products mentioned; but there seems to be a definite bias towards expensive (Postgresql, MySQL and mSQL aren't mentioned at all, despite their wide deployment in cost-sensitive applications) databases, and an unspoken and unexplained resentment towards Oracle. Oh, and it's too long. I still recommend it for the clear explanations (the authors clearly understand the territory), and broad coverage.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Complete but disappointing - not suitble for beginners, 28 Jan 2004
This review is from: SQL: The Complete Reference, Second Edition (Osborne Complete Reference Series) (Paperback)
Whilst this is a complete reference book with examples, there is a real flaw in its structure, especially for novices. The primary problems arise from the ability to access examples on the CD. The first chapters present the user with example SQL queries. This "wets the appetite", making the reader keen to try the examples out. However, you need to load the examples into a database. Not so easy, this requires you to create the database and tables. Okay, so the book shows the SQL code used to create the tables. However, the SQL code has foreign keys that reference the other tables (which you've still to create). So you're in a chicken and egg situation, when you're just at the beginning of the book looking to do some simple "select" statements. This is the most frustrating aspect of this book. Secondly you'll need to make sure you have a development environment such as Windows NT, anything else and installing and running the demo's is a real chore. This book was helpful for reference but needs to provide greater user friendliness to enable you to get working from the first chapters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good way to learn the basics of SQL., 23 Aug 1999
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This is the first SQL book that I have read.

I was able to start using SQL as soon as I started reading it. It has helped me get a thorough understanding of the history and practice of using SQL.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but flawed by lack of Oracle examples.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gives a taste of Oracle, microsoft, informix, DB2
Well written intro book. The CD has the demos of the above databases; first time I've ever seen that. The text is clean and well thought out.
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Super book for beginning to advanced SQL. I was able to teach myself SQL from this book in conjunction with another, called The Practical SQL Handbook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best reference books I've ever read
This book gives practical examples in a clear and concise manner. I recommend it highly to anyone who needs to get up to speed on their SQL and database skills.
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