SQL in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps Series) [Paperback]

Mike McGrath (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books (2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760771391
• ISBN-13: 978-0760771396
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,736,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect introduction, February 27, 2006

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J. Angell (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SQL in Easy Steps (Paperback)

As a complete beginner the thought of learning a new programming language was daunting. I looked at a lot of other books and none of them seemed to cater to the 'complete novice'. Then I happened to pick up this book. What I found was a clear and concise introduction to the language. The lessons are short and to the pint and the scripts give a good practical way of learning. Since reading this I have been able to begin writing my own scripts and intergrating them into php.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to learn SQL. An excellent introduction to the basics and fundamentals of the language.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent explanation, August 26, 2008

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Nicholas Dwork "nicho8" (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SQL in Easy Steps (Paperback)

This book explains SQL well. In no time, I was able to understand exactly what SQL was, and what its commands were. I highly recommend this book for learning SQL. My one qualm with the book is that it assumes you are using an interface directly to the database server - I would like to write software that interfaces with the database server. I will need to find another source to accomplish this. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book, June 22, 2010

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OgdenEnigma (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SQL in Easy Steps (Paperback)

This book gives you a great reference on syntax and the reasons why. I love how easy it is to use and loan it to others that are just learning how to query databases.