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Lan Times Guide to SQL [Paperback]

James R. Groff (Author), Paul N. Weinberg (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Publication Date: April 1994 | Series: LAN Times series
This book describes what SQL is, why it is important, and how to use it. SQL is Structured Query Language developed at IBM as a standard Query and Programming language for all their networked computers. This book is not specific to one brand or dialect of SQL. Rather, it describes the core of the SQL language and the differences among the most popular SQL variations such as OS/2, Oracle, Sybase, Ingres, and dBASE IV. The authors use step-by-step explanations of the language, and how and where it is implemented, and also addresses programming SQL.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, and not only for begginers Nov 10 2003
By Zurab Gaprindashvili
Format:Paperback
I must say, that this book is written by professionals. I have tons of books about SQL, and this book is among of the best.

What is important: authors waste no time on less important stuff. Every chapter, every paragraph in this book is like a sniper shoot.

All clear, all design philosophy is explained. Caveats are pinpointed, working examples provided.

This book will greatly help novices, and also will be useful for advanced users.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet....simply the best Nov 28 2000
By Paul Martino
Format:Paperback
My only regret is that these authors don't write books for every IT subject I'm studying. I am a CNE and MCSE who is studying to become a DBA. Simply put, this is the BEST starting book for ANYONE who is interested in databases or SQL.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Oldie but a Goodie to an Intermediate Level Aug 22 2000
By Henry Reel
Format:Paperback
With 5 other SQL titles on my shelf, plus docs from Sybase, Oracle & MS SQL Server, this is the book I (almost) always grab first.

Well-organized and well-written, an excellent walk-through of "the basics" and as a syntax reference with good examples.

Look elsewhere however for advanced administration and optimization techniques (Celko's SQL for Smarties is good in this regard). Consider this book as best for Beginner-to-Intermediate topics.

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2.0 out of 5 stars LAN Times is a good book for Novices to SQL
I was introducted to this book as a student at DeVry Institute of Technology in Dallas, TX. I found the book to be a great introduction into the SQL language. Read more
Published on July 31 2000 by "andrejohnson75"
5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable SQL reference
This is a great book to begin to understand how to write queries for databases in SQL. It starts off with the simple queries, and moves onto the more advanced commands that are... Read more
Published on April 26 2000 by Andrew Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Updated version of the book is available
For an updated verion of this great book by the same authors, look at SQL: The complete Reference - from Osborne. Read more
Published on Dec 14 1999 by H. Vellanki
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best.
I was searching Amazon for a text on distributed database architectures when I stumbled across this classic. Read more
Published on Oct 20 1999 by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars The best SQL book yet
This book is five years old and there are many SQL books in the market. Yet this book is unbeatable. Its scope and clarity set it clearly apart. Do not miss this book. Read more
Published on Oct 15 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent SQL reference. A little Old though.
As an in-depth SQL reference is excellent. I have been studying SQL using this book as the only reference and it's perfect. It's well written, and easy to understand and digest. Read more
Published on Sep 17 1999 by Rene DiMarco
5.0 out of 5 stars All that is needed
I must say that this book is the best for a person who has no experience with SQL. It provides you with all the knowledge needed in working in a database programming environment... Read more
Published on May 11 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST, Jerry, the BEST !!!
I originally read this book when it was published in 1994. I have not found a better book on SQL. For someone wanting to learn SQL and the concepts of relational databases, you... Read more
Published on Jan 16 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide to the real SQL standard I've seen!
This book is the best! It doesn't tie itself to any single SQL-based product. Instead, it guides you through the actual SQL standard with a few notes on deviations by specific... Read more
Published on Dec 17 1998
4.0 out of 5 stars Best "how to" SQL book I've ever read
I wish I had known about this book three years ago when I became a PowerBuilder/Sybase programmer. This is a very clear and easy to ready book on a not too easy to understand... Read more
Published on Jun 12 1997
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