SQL: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition

ISBN: 0071842594

Author: Oppel, Andy

Condition: New

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Essential SQL Skills Made EasyFully revised to cover the latest software versions, this easy-to-follow guide will get you started programming in SQL right away. Discover how to create database tables, access and modify data, work with triggers and transactions, build effective queries, and handle management and administrative functions. SQL: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition offers clear instruction on each topic and is loaded with step-by-step examples. This practical book includes coverage of database security, SQL/XML, and new temporal data features.Designed for Easy Learning: Key Skills & Concepts-Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert-Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This-Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills Notes-Extra information related to the topic being covered Tips-Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Cautions-Errors and pitfalls to avoid Self-Tests-Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge Annotated Syntax-Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated