MySQL Crash Course
February 6th, 2010 by CGI & PHP.com
Product Description
MySQL is one of the most popular database management systems available, powering everything from Internet powerhouses to individual corporate databases to simple end-user applications, and everything in between. And this book will teach you all you need to know to be immediately productive with MySQL. By working through 30 highly focused hands-on lessons, your MySQL Crash Course will be both easier and more effective than you'd have thought possible. Learn how to: … More >>
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February 6th, 2010 at 8:41 am
This black-white book had started very well with a clear explanation of what a database is.
Unfortunately, from chapter 3 on, ill-explained notions are introduced and I got lost. I would like to have more connection with a practical case, it is not the case.
Probably I am too stupid, or too new in the field of mySQL. A pity!
Rating: 2 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 10:50 am
I purchased this book because of the high reviews that it received from others and it has certainly lived up to those reviews. Ben Forta has a way of cutting through the details by giving concise explanations of each database statement and by providing output examples of each statement. His prose is not so terse as to leave the reader in the dark but just verbose enough to promote an understanding of the MySQL language syntax. This is an excellent book to have next to your computer whenever you need to confirm your syntax or if you need to figure out how to perform a query that may be complex. Even the size of the book is a plus (5.5 x 8 in.), as it's quite easy to thumb through and locate whatever it is you need. Just another great book from Sams Publishing.
Rating: 5 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Could have had more exercises for the reader, but still, quite useful for someone looking to gain quick SQL skills. Well written and clear.
Rating: 4 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Easy, complete, flows naturally and logically. This book took me from a total noob to a fairly confident MySQL user in about three weeks. Don't be intimidated that everything is done on the command line, as I initially was… it's the only way to learn MySQL, even if you never use the command prompt again.
Rating: 5 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
This book does a great job of presenting both basic concepts that aid in understanding how mySQL works and practical tips and instructions to get you started. Also, it's not a ridiculously huge brick of a book. You can stick it in your bag and bring it with you to read on the train…
Rating: 5 / 5