Amazon.co.uk Review
This is the rare case of a book that can take you from a beginner to an advanced-intermediate level. Like many of the books in IDG's Dummies series, this volume begins with a definition ("What is SQL?") and ends with "The Part of Tens," a collection of tips in a top 10 list form. Taylor writes in a breezy, entertaining style that SQL novices will find inviting. One caveat: the examples are given in Borland's Delphi, a rapid application development (RAD) tool. Some sections show several screen shots from Delphi and it may be difficult to follow along in these sections if you don't have the program in front of you. As with other Dummies books,
SQL for Dummies is entertaining to read although the nonstop jokes may distract some readers from the technical content. --
Jake Bond
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Find out how to create and maintain powerful databases –– it′s easy with this book! Databases are the best tools ever invented for keeping track of the things users care about. Understanding databases and SQL gives you tremendous power to access the information you need. This book shows you how to use DBMS to define, administer, and process databases and their associated applications. It shows programmers how to incorporate SQL into programs for powerful data manipulation and retrieval, including operation on non–text objects such as graphical images and sound files. It helps you take advantage of SQL′s rich assortment of tools and powerful new object–relational features to snag all the information you need from your databases quickly and easily.
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