The Language of SQL, 3rd Edition
Published by Addison-Wesley in November 2021, paperback and eBook, 250 pages. A translation is available in Polish.
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Many SQL books attempt to serve as an encyclopedic reference on SQL syntax, an approach that is often counterproductive because that information is readily available in online references published by the major database vendors. For SQL beginners, it’s more important for a book to focus on general concepts and to offer clear explanations and examples of what various SQL statements can accomplish. This is that book. Several features make The Language of SQL unique among introductory SQL books. First, you will not be required to download software or sit with a computer as you read the text. The intent of this book is to provide examples of SQL usage that can be understood simply by reading. Second, topics are organized in an intuitive and logical sequence. SQL keywords are introduced one at a time, allowing you to grow your understanding as you encounter new terms and concepts. Finally, this book covers the syntax of the latest releases of three widely used databases: Microsoft SQL Server 2019, MySQL 8.0, and Oracle 18c. Special “Database Differences” sidebars clearly show you any differences in syntax among these three databases, and instructions are included on how to obtain and install free versions of the databases. In short, this is the only book you need to gain a quick working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Table of Contents
1. Relational Databases and SQL
2. Basic Data Retrieval
3. Calculated Fields and Aliases
4. Using Functions
5. Sorting Data
6. Selection Criteria
7. Boolean Logic
8. Conditional Logic
9. Summarizing Data
10. Subtotals and Crosstabs
11. Inner Joins
12. Outer Joins
13. Self Joins and Views
14. Subqueries
15. Set Logic
16. Stored Procedures and Parameters
17. Modifying Data
18. Maintaining Tables
19. Principles of Database Design
20. Strategies for Using Excel
Appendix A: Getting Started with Microsoft SQL Server
Appendix B: Getting Started with MySQL
Appendix C: Getting Started with Oracle
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Errata
Chapter 4 sidebar “Focus on Analysis: Relative Dates” on page 38:
The third line of code in the second example reads:
+ RTRIM(CAST(DATEPART(month, DATEADD(year, -1, GETDATE())) as char))
It should be:
+ RTRIM(CAST(DATEPART(year, DATEADD(month, -1, GETDATE())) as char))
The Language of SQL, 2nd Edition
Published by Addison-Wesley in August 2016, paperback and eBook, 224 pages. Translations are available in Chinese, Korean and Polish.
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The Language of SQL, 1st Edition
Published by Cengage Learning in June 2010, paperback and eBook, 239 pages. Translations are available in Chinese and Polish. This book is out of print.
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