A Guide to SQL

by Philip J. Pratt

A GUIDE TO SQL, Ninth Edition, provides an effective introduction to SQL programming using straightforward instruction, extensive hands-on exercises, and a strong foundation in real-world business applications. The Ninth Edition builds on the longstanding success of this proven text by presenting basic SQL commands in the context of a running case, in which a business uses SQL to manage orders, items, customers, and sales reps. The authors emphasize that fundamental principles and practices apply regardless of the database environment chosen, and they include examples from the latest versions of Oracle and Microsoft Access, and SQL Server throughout the text.

Genres: Programming, Nonfiction

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a textbook, it had its moments. I don't think I've ever read a textbook so thoroughly in my life, so I feel justified in putting it in my GR library.

[Deborah Von cannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Screen shot examples were very difficult to visually see. Ended up dropping the class because I could not visually see the text to get assignments done. The color scheme of content was not a good choice.

[Josephine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for what it is: a basic introductory textbook. They concentrate on Oracle, but give a passing nod to Access and SQL Server.

[Ariyasacca]

So easy

[Punky Broomster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid way to learn SQL. If I had to read the whole thing for school, you bet it’s going in Goodreads! 😂😂 I don’t think I’ve ever read a textbook cover to cover the way I read this. I’m glad I did!

[Karen Bilo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is only good for extremely basic SQL queries. It has examples of every single query, so it's great as a reference, but it doesn't get into anything that's slightly complicated if you wanted to build your own database. However, I've heard that there are no good intro-to-SQL books, that's they're all way too easy, like this one, or they're way too difficult to understand. I guess I could give it three stars. It's an average book.

[Autobotfireflame · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explains very well.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice intro text. Clearly written with example code for nearly everything.

[Reza Rajkumar · Rating 3 out of 5]

All exercise in this book basically made and followed in Oracle form.
But I am not an oracle person, I can only know MS SQL and I tried 'em on MS SQL way.

[timmy33313 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great intro to SQL!