Name: SQL for Dummies
ISBN: 9781306451024

SQL for Dummies

Learn SQL the fun and easy way -- no programming experience needed! SQL For Dummies, 7th Edition, shows programmers and web developers how to use SQL to build relational databases and get valuable information from them. This book covers the core features of the SQL language. Topics covered include how to use SQL to structure a DBMS and implement a database design; secure a database; and retrieve information from a database. This edition will be revised to reflect the new enhancements of SQL/XML:2008. The latest update of the perennial bestselling SQL For Dummies, which has sold more than 210,000 units in six editions. SQL is the most popular database language in the world Covers creating, accessing, manipulating, maintaining, and storing information in relational database management systems (DBMS) such as Access, Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL. Includes new content on using SQL with XML to power data-driven web sites and using SQL with Access 2010 Whether you're daunted by database development or a system admin star, SQL For Dummies, 7th Dummies will have you working your web site in no time at all.The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.

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prirunMar 2024

I got started many years ago with "SQL For Dummies". It was actually a pretty great book for getting started. Then, go to sqlite.org, read every page on the site, including the file format, read posts on the forum, read the source code. You'll learn a lot, and by downloading sqlite and playing with it, you'll have your own personal db lab. The Python interface to sqlite is very easy to use IMO.

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SloopJonApr 2025

When I read SQL for Dummies almost thirty years ago, it made a point of distinguishing "sequel" as a historical predecessor to standard "SQL." As I recall, the author even asserted that SQL is not an acronym/initialism for structured query language. I felt funny saying sequel for the next decade or so, because I wasn't an old timer experienced with this pre-SQL technology.

Now I usually say sequel because everyone else does. That and it rolls off the tongue better than S-Q-L.

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timwisemanJul 2009

I suppose much of it depends on your background, but in both colleges I attended (one for undergrad, other for master's) there were classes offered on Database theory that did cover at least the basics of actual SQL use. I know that's a minuscule sample size, but I can say I would be surprised by any CS department that didn't at least touch on it in electives at a minimum.

I also remember when I first started with sql that I could read and understand (most of) it quite easily. Writing it was of course another story, especially if optimization mattered, but it wasn't hard to read and not too hard to learn at least the basics. At this point the market is filled with books like "SQL for Dummies" and "The Manga Guide to Databases" that provide very gentle introductions for complete beginners as well as numerous classes at practical trade schools.

Mastering SQL and RDBMS is definitely a work for years and creates dedicated specialists just like any deep field, but picking up the basics is relatively easy compared to many other tasks in this field.

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