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by Allen G. Taylor (Author) "SQL (short for structured query language) is an industry-standard language specially designed to enable people to create databases, add new data to databases, maintain the..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 374 pages
  • Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc; 2nd Rev edition (2 May 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0764501054
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764501050
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 19 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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SQL (Structured Query Language) is the industry standard for talking to databases. It is being implemented in client/server networks as a way to enable personal computers to access the resources of corporate databases. This text covers SQL in a generic manner and shows how to use database management systems to define and administer databases and their applications. It also demonstrates how to use SQL's assortment of tools and features.
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2.0 out of 5 stars No use for beginners, 25 Aug 2005
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This review is from: Sql for Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)
A book dealing with a technically complex subject like SQL needs to have good code examples that the reader can repeat and play around with, followed by questions which embed the knowledge and ensure the reader is understanding the material. If you want an entirely theoretical overview of SQL this book might be useful but if you want to sit down and start using it work with databases then look somewhere else.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for Some..., 11 Aug 1999
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This review is from: SQL for Dummies (Paperback)
A good introduction to SQL for people who have some programming experience, and need to know how to integrate their applications with a database, and for people who use MS Access, but want to work independently of the query design grid. The book is especially good for defining the common SQL and database terminology. It was nice to finally get a thorough explanation of the various types of joins, and the brief chapter on ODBC was pleasantly simple. SQL is not a very exciting subject, however, and a little more humor would have been helpful to ward off boredom. Some hands-on exercises for MS Access, VB or SQL Server would have been helpful.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars SQL IN A FLASH - Best source of fast facts, 16 Nov 2002
This review is from: SQL for Dummies (Paperback)
Having only skimmed the surface of databses in the past I was faced this week with a rather large challenge; learn SQL in a week to give a discussion to 150 people!
On the face of it, it would seem that this was an impossible task for someone who had only dealt with HTML and XML before, but then Allen G Taylor came to my rescue!
SQL for dummies takes you through all the stages of databases from what are relational databases, tables, SQL commands, data retreival and security issues in SQL. This book is a true masterpiece and anyone wishing to get to grips with SQL should not hesitate to but this invaluable source of facts.
Allen gently guides you through all of the areas with hints, tips and reminders of commands and queries along the way.

I can honestly say that of all the books I have read relating to computer technology, none has come close to the simple practical advice of this book.

I look forward to Allen G Taylors next offering.

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I'm sorry, I didn't find this book at all helpfull. For dummies book are usually very good. I was very disapointed with this title.
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Dummies shouldn't be messing with SQL. If you need to do SQL get a real book.
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