SQL in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference

In a Nutshell

by Kevin E. Kline

"SQL in a Nutshell is a practical and useful command reference to the latest release of the Structured Query Language (SQL99), helping readers learn how their favorite database product supports any standard SQL command. This book presents each of the SQL commands and describes its use in both commercial (Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Oracle 8i) and open source (MySQL, PostgreSQL 7.0) implementations. Each command reference includes the command syntax (by vendor, if the syntax differs across implementations), a description, and informative examples that illustrate important concepts and uses. "SQL in a Nutshell is more than a convenient reference guide for experienced SQL programmers, analysts, and database administrators. It's also a great learning resource for novice and auxiliary SQL users.

Genres: Reference, Programming, Computers, Nonfiction, Computer Science, Technical, Technology

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Warren Owen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful compact reference book for someone who occasionally uses SQL.

[Austin Craver · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author clearly states in the preface what this book is, and is not. The book is primarily a command reference. It is intended as a reference tool, not a tutorial. Nor is it expository.

[Christophe Gesché · Rating 4 out of 5]

Usefull

SQL has so many possibilities.

So easy to start to use.
So easy to became complex and hard :)

[Daniel · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is useful ONLY as a reference. Its organization is utterly useless unless you already know SQL top to bottom and just need a refresh on the fiddly bits. That said, if the above is what you're looking for, it is good at that job.

[Talia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference to have on hand if you're working with SQL databases

[Ivy · Rating 3 out of 5]

mainly for reference

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite helpful, and lot to learn.