SQL QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner’s Guide to Managing, Analyzing, and Manipulating Data With SQL (Coding & Programming – QuickStart Guides)
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Publisher : ClydeBank Media LLC
Publication date : November 18, 2019
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 242 pages
ISBN-10 : 1945051752
ISBN-13 : 978-1945051753
Item Weight : 1.05 pounds
Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.55 x 9.25 inches
Part of series : Coding & Programming – QuickStart Guides
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Thomas Aquinas –
Excellent Introduction to SQL
I am compelled to share my overwhelmingly positive experience with the SQL Quickstart Giude which has proven to be an exceptional resource for anyone wanting to delve into the world of SQL coding.First and foremost, the book is written in an extremely accessible manner, deftly simplifying complex concepts into digestible portions for beginners, yet providing deeper insights for seasoned developers. It transcends the barrier of technical jargon, presenting information in an intuitive, reader-friendly style.However, the true selling point of this book, which separates it from the plethora of SQL resources available in the market, is the ingenious inclusion of its online resources. This addition enhances the book’s value immeasurably, allowing the reader to step beyond the theoretical and put their knowledge into practice immediately.The online resources that accompany the book provide a unique learning ecosystem, an ideal blend of theory and practice. They offer a plethora of well-organized and insightful coding examples for each chapter, which are also available for download. This allows the readers not only to work along as they learn but also to experiment and implement their own iterations of the code. This hands-on approach cements the concepts learned in a way that theoretical learning alone cannot.Moreover, these downloads enable offline access, which ensures that you can learn at your convenience, a feature that not many SQL books offer. This aspect of anytime, anywhere learning is crucial in our current fast-paced world.Furthermore, the author provides ample exercises to test your understanding, which are then complemented by detailed solutions on the online platform. This real-time feedback is instrumental in understanding one’s progress and identifying areas for improvement, which paves the way for a confident and competent SQL programmer.In conclusion, the “SQL Quickstart Guide” with its companion online resources has proven to be an unbeatable combination for learning SQL. It has created a learning experience that is seamless, engaging, and, most importantly, effective. It is a rare gem in a field often dominated by dense, inaccessible texts and I would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to embark or advance their journey in SQL programming.
Szechuan Chicken –
Easy to follow, well written book. Can easily be used in liue of a textbook. Get spiral edition.
Walter Shields does a fantastic job of writing this book from a perspective that a reader will have no clue on databases, or SQL. I’m a former Database programmer, but after being away for so many years I had to come back to SQL, and I needed a reference quick. Everything is written in a step by step easy to swallow informational way that leaves no room for failure. Even the examples are fantastic. This book is compatible with opensource SQL so need to pay for anything but the book.Get the spiral edition, it lays flat on the table and is easier to follow.Unlike McGraw Hill, Cengage, Thomson Course Technology, this book doesn’t expire and block you from buying a used copy to prevent you from downloading the files needed to learn.A fantastic reference, a great book, timeless because it doesn’t expire.
Kathryn –
SQL qsg book
I’ve taken a couple classes on SQL some time ago and was looking for a book to go over basics. This is a perfect book to start with the basics of understanding how to write a SQL query. I really liked that there is a free database to use in SQLite to follow along with the examples in the book. That was very helpful for me. I appreciated the tips throughout the chapters and the practice questions at the end. Easy to read and follow.
pandajama –
This is a good very distant overview
Sometimes I need a really simplistic overview of an entire subject before I feel comfortable sitting down to learn it. Like if you are going to learn about, say, 13th Century France you might want to know just a little about the major issues of the entire century before sitting down with a text book. This book is good for that. It’s short, it gets you started with the main keywords, and at the end you have a good picture of what the language can do. And you can get to the end in a day or two. It’s very well written, well organized, clear, and very very limited in scope. But if you read it, you will be in good shape to start getting down to business with working with SQL with a more advanced text. This book, in my opinion, was well worth the money and the read even though ultimately I turned to something far more advanced.
Elizabeth Parker- Author of Dog Books and Thrillers –
Great Way to Learn SQL
Covers all of the basics, and then some. A great book if you are looking to learn SQL or need to brush up on some skills.
Alex –
Concise overview without too much repetition. This book provides a perfect overview to get started without prior knowledge in Sql with many examples and schemas. The material a of the whole course is very complete.
Charlotte Grey –
Simple to follow along and well-written. I work with data every day as part of my job and would say that it’s helpful for both beginners and experts looking to brush up on SQL and understanding of relational databases. Well worth the money spent.
SmellyH –
If you are looking to brish up on SQL this is a good book to have.
David –
This is a great introduction to SQL.- It explains all of the key concepts. For example, basic select statements, joins, functions, and nested queries.- It is concise and to the point.- It is very well written and easy to read/understand.If you are looking for an introduction to SQL or want to refresh your knowledge (like me) this is a great book.
Ajita Gupta –
Loved the book. It’s really cheap and contained all the material I needed to know for my job.