T-SQL 2008 Joes 2 Pros: Core T-SQL Coding Fundamentals For Microsoft SQL Server 2008 [Paperback]

Rick A. Morelan (Author), Peter D Kendall (Editor), Jungim Jang (Cover Design)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 9, 2009

This is a book for beginners and covers just fundamentals. This book is out of print by the end of the year (2010) and has been replaced by "Beginning SQL Joes 2 Pros". http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-SQL-Joes-Pros-Hands/dp/143925317X/ref=pd_sim_b_1

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About the Author

Rick Morelan has worked more than 10 years at Microsoft and has attained over 30 Microsoft technical Certifications in applications, networking, databases and .NET. In 1994, you could find Rick braving the frigid waters of the Bering Sea as an Alaska commercial fisherman without any computer skills at that time. In 1995 his training began at Catapult, and later that year, began his first database job at Microsoft. Since then Rick has worked over 10 years at Microsoft on major database projects. Today Rick does corporate database training, contracting, and consulting for various companies in Washington State and is currently a member of the Bellevue College Database Advisory group. He has truly made the leap from "Joe to Pro".

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (June 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439239827
• ISBN-13: 978-1439239827
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #60 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Development > SQL Server

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best SQL Book Ever Created, September 30, 2009

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This review is from: T-SQL 2008 Joes 2 Pros: Core T-SQL Coding Fundamentals For Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (Paperback)

This is the best SQL book I've read, it really helped me clarify some questions I had with SQL. Many educational books are too wordy that you dread having to pick it up and read it, because it takes forever. Joes 2 Pros is simple, but down to the point. It has nice text size, and includes downloadable videos, Labs, Answers, and a Bug Catcher where you have to find what is wrong with the code. This is one book I did not want to put down, I call this a must buy.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A way for the everyday "Joe" to learn SQL., June 22, 2009

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Mary E. Knowles (Bonney Lake, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: T-SQL 2008 Joes 2 Pros: Core T-SQL Coding Fundamentals For Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (Paperback)

A year ago I was asked by a manager to learn basic T-SQL. Primarily joins. I bought a shelf full of books including some in a series designed for "dumb" folk. I struggled trying to understand the vernacular in all of them and grew frustrated because I wasn't able to find a single book that took me from "square one". Without exception, all other books I saw were written to an audience with previous exposure to SQL. Then I read the introduction to this book and saw myself reflected there. Someone else who started one day not knowing anything beyond the fact that something called SQL was out there. This book provides a simple path to follow, written in terms easy to understand and based on sequential levels of learning. Working through each lab takes you from the basic "select *" statement to robust code, helping you understand the logic as you progress. I have finally found a book for the true novice. A book where I feel, "Okay, I can do this." Instead of, "What?" The only thing better than working through the book is taking the class with the author as your instructor.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, easy-to-read SQL book, June 16, 2009

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Srikanth Malladi "Srikanth" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: T-SQL 2008 Joes 2 Pros: Core T-SQL Coding Fundamentals For Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (Paperback)

Rick has taken a complex and dry topic like SQL programming, and managed to make it interesting and engaging to read.
What I especially like is that he approaches a new topic with engagng analogies and examples that are easy to understand, and then he builds on them bit by bit to drive home the point. I've programmed in SQL before, but I still enjoyed reading some of these examples because they gave me a different perspective on databases.

What I liked most was the bug-catchter game at the end of each chapater. These are a great way to build confidence in the stuff I just learnt. I also love the accompanying audio lessons - they provide a great intro to the topic, and Rick's voice delivery held my attention.