Is your data dragging you down? Are your tables all tangled up? Well we've got the tools to teach you just how to wrangle your databases into submission. Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory SQL learning experience, Head First SQL has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.
Maybe you've written some simple SQL queries to interact with databases. But now you want more, you want to really dig into those databases and work with your data. Head First SQL will show you the fundamentals of SQL and how to really take advantage of it. We'll take you on a journey through the language, from basic INSERT statements and SELECT queries to hardcore database manipulation with indices, joins, and transactions. We all know "Data is Power" - but we'll show you how to have "Power over your Data". Expect to have fun, expect to learn, and expect to be querying, normalizing, and joining your data like a pro by the time you're finished reading!
Author: Lynn Beighley
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent SQL primer
I had read several other books on SQL and MySQL (the RDMS this book primarily uses), but none presented it as clearly or as FUN as this book does. Like all the other Head First books, this one is engaging, witty and perfect for those of us who have short attention spans, but big brains. Normally a dry subject, this books teaches SQL in a light and catchy manner without skipping any important concepts. Highly recommended.
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<br />Caveat: Not all RDMSs are the same (as the book notes) and it uses MySQL as its teaching vehicle (which is great because it's free). If you insist on using another RDMS, you may have to read its manuals to see how its formats differ from MySQL. But MySQL is a great RDMS and you shouldn't have any qualms or misgivings about using it (and the price can't be beat).
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Head First SQL - good stuff
So far I like the format, the humor and the overall flow of the book. Interesting style of presenting the material to keep you reading and learning. The claims are well founded, this certainly isn't a stodgy old text book. Can't comment on content yet, I'm not done with it!
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Wonderful Books for Mild "ADHD" Folks
Packed with needed knowledge in humorous manner! It is way easier to read than any SQL I have ever encountered... wonderful job done. I will definitely look at the books in the series first before I buy computer books of other technologies from now on.
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