SQL QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide to Managing, Analyzing, and Manipulating Data With SQL

by Walter Shields, Russell Newton (Narrator)

The ultimate beginner's guide to learning SQL - from retrieving data to creating databases!

Structured query language, or SQL (pronounced "sequel" by many), is the most widely used programming language in database management and is the standard language for relational database management systems (RDBMS). SQL programming allows users to return, analyze, create, manage, and delete data within a database - all within a few commands.

With more industries and organizations looking to the power of data, the need for an efficient, scalable solution for data management is required. More often than not, organizations implement a relational database management system in one form or another. These systems create long-term data "warehouses" that can be easily accessed to return and analyze results, such as, "Show me all of the clients from Canada that have purchased more than $20,000 in the last three years." This "query", which would have taken an extensive amount of hands-on research to complete prior to the use of a database, can now be determined in seconds by executing a simple "SELECT SQL" statement on a database.

SQL can seem daunting to those with little to zero programming knowledge and can even pose a challenge to those who have experience with other languages. Most resources jump right into the technical jargon and are not suited for someone to really grasp how SQL actually works. That's why we created this book. Our goal here is to show you exactly everything you need to know to utilize SQL in whatever capacity you may need in simple, easy-to-follow concepts. Our book provides multiple step-by-step examples of how to master these SQL concepts to ensure you know what you're doing and why you're doing it every step of the way.

Genres: Programming, Nonfiction, Business, Technology

Audible Audio

Published November 25, 2015

Reviews

[Ajita Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic must-read book! I have done several back-end related projects both at university and industry. What I missed was a comprehensive book on how to deal with databases. Packed with lots of examples and beginner-content this book satisfied my need to write SQL, a skill not taught at university. I highly recommend this book because SQL is one of the most in-demand skills in today's world. Where online tutorials serve as an encyclopedia to the syntax, this book gives the bigger picture along with all the tools and techniques you will need in your first year as a back-end / front-end programmer or a data analyst. Online tutorials on udemy unfortunately don't cover all important topics. This book does. Buy this one! It's merely a weekend read and gives you all the knowledge you need to get started!

[Emilie Keij · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely first read of the year

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning the basics of how powerful MSSQL can be

SQL Quickstart Guide is a good book if you are a beginner with MSSQL. It gives a nice and easy to understand overview of MSSQL, coding and queries, examples, and more. I have worked with MSSQL databases for years now but going back to the basics sometimes is a good thing as it reminds you of some things which can be done and how, or at least the basics of how and then you can build on them. I would not have an issue RECOMMENDING THIS BOOK to other users who are trying to get a bit more techie and expand their knowledge of what can be done with MSSQL and the data.

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. My opinions are my own.

[Kirill Sklyarenko · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is good to start with sql, reads pretty easily. I liked that it is short and contains only the text on the subject, not trying to use metaphors in a ELI5 style. Short, on-the-point introduction for those already having some understanding about programming and db. Actually, there is only one thing that I disliked about this book, sql code examples do not have a semicolon, that must placed at the end.

[Andri Syazwan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did SQL a couple years back but forgot everything. Had only a day to relearn everything for an interview and this book helped me get back up to speed. Great for beginners or a quick reference but note that it's very basic and doesn't include more advanced topics like subqueries and table constraints/architecture. Well written and organized nonetheless.

[Robert Brightwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for the SQL beginner. I really knew nothing about SQL before starting this book and I now feel like I have a great foundation for building a new set of skills. It is great that there is a database that goes with the book so that you can work through all the exercises with real data. I will likely reread this book several times to make sure I have all the basics covered.

[Chelsea Covey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great guide to jump start your understanding of sql queries. I use this book pretty frequently at work for reference and it's really set me apart from my peers. Of the books I read on this topic, I'd say this was the best in clarity and reference use.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Organized Emphasis on the Basics of SQL[return][return]Great for people new to SQL. Simply stated and good examples that introduce SQL basics.[return][return]Book includes a sample database to run SQL statements so readers can experience the utility of SQL.

[Sweet-Unicorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! And it comes with free digital learning tools, too! Thats quite a bonus for someone like me who needs more than just the words on the page to get the info to sink in. This is such an amazing and vast resource to learn from.

[Elizabeth Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent basic view of SQL, most places of employment assume you know these things and yet you have never been formally taught. I came away with a much improved ability to write and read code. Recommended!

[WAHID MD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book for stepping into the world of SQL.
Greatly written with an easy to digest flow, building upon each other.
Mostly appropriate for DATA ANALYST since the queries are structured around finding insight into a hypothetical music selling company.
But anyone can benefit!

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very nice, welcoming, easy intro to SQL.

[Ryan Richey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good info

Easy read and very informative. Gets you all the basics to start and enough complexity to make it worth while to read.

[Joe]

Review & reinforcement. Need more though.

[Connor Magary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made me kinda sleepy, but SQL is the way of the future

[Candela Planich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Great for begginers. Easy to understand and good real life examples. I highly recommend this book. This is called a must!!

[Doris Voina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for a complete newbie like myself.
Might want to add other resources for more advanced SQL queries.

[Yurok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Читал в переводе....

Классная подача материала.
Мне помогла разобраться с моментами в которых я путался.
Рекомендую.

[Abby Janzing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight forward and easy to follow guide.

[Ishi C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative! Will definitely be reading more QuickStart guides 😃

[Ann Wolfe]

DNF

[Elizabeth Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful book if you are looking to learn SQL or brush up on some things.

[José Luis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite good for SQL entry level.