Comments on: MySQL Crash Course

By: Joseph L. Hardy

Joseph L. Hardy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:13:36 +0000

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

By: The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:49:31 +0000

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

By: Harlan Harris

Harlan Harris — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:55:32 +0000

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

By: L. Rizzo

L. Rizzo — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:50:45 +0000

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

By: Michel GUILLAUME

Michel GUILLAUME — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:41:10 +0000

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