MySQL Crash Course

by Ben Forta

MySQL is one of the most popular database management systems available, powering everything from Internet powerhouses to individual corporate databases to simple end-user applications, and everything in between. And this book will teach you all you need to know to be immediately productive with MySQL. By working through 30 highly focused hands-on lessons, your MySQL Crash Course will be both easier and more effective than you'd have thought possible. Learn how Ben Forta is Macromedia's Senior Technical Evangelist, and has almost 20 years of experience in the computer industry in product development, support, training, and product marketing. Ben is the author of the best-selling Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes (now in its third edition, and translated into over a dozen languages), ColdFusion Web Application Construction Kit , and Advanced ColdFusion Development (both published by Que Publishing), Sams Teach Yourself Regular Expressions in 10 Minutes , as well as books on SQL, Flash, JSP, HomeSite, WAP, Windows 2000, and other subjects.

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

336 pages, Paperback

First published December 22, 2005

About the author

Ben Forta is an author and Senior Technical Evangelist for Adobe Systems, particularly ColdFusion and Flex, and the owner of EmTek Systems. He previously worked in a similar capacity for Macromedia and Allaire Corporation, the two previous owners of ColdFusion.

In addition to writing numerous technical books on ColdFusion, SQL, and Regular Expressions, Forta co-authored Adobe's official ColdFusion training materials and certification tests and lectures on application development around the world. Many of his books have been translated into over a dozen languages worldwide.

Before working for Allaire, he founded the website Car.com, which was later purchased by Auto-By-Tel. Born in London, England, Forta lives in Oak Park, Michigan with his wife and their children.

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Reviews

[Dani Shuping · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're like me and have been wanting to learn how to use MySQL you've probably looked at all of the other books, including the MySQL documentation website. And if you're like me it's probably confused the heck out of you with trying to figure out where to go next. This book solves that problem. It breaks it down into easy manageable steps on how what it is, how to use it, and when to use it as well as a bunch of other good stuff. It's easy to read, easy to understand and is a handy reference to have around, just in case you forget a command or two. I highly recommend it.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceedingly useful for introduction of methods and as reference for general questions. I'd call it essential reading to jumpstart using MySQL and a solid investment. The author takes on a no-nonsense approach to the subject with impressive economy and clarity of writing. Not an exhaustive look at MySQL by any means, but a strong primer on learning and using the platform. Highly recommended.

[Ramona · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simplest to read computer book I've ever laid hands on. Actually good for easy reference.

[RorSpike · Rating 5 out of 5]

基础mysql入门。
介绍了所有基本用法
数据表格创建，查询，插入，删除，修改
数据库本身的维护

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's entirely possible that much of my enthusiasm for this book derives from the simple experience of using MySQL, which is powerful and astonishingly simple to learn. Having said that, I still feel that this book is an excellent introduction to the subject. The pace is quick without leaving out important information, and the examples are all helpful. Reference information is also included in a convenient format.

[Dean Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah, I learned SQL queries from this book. So what?

[Andre · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent enough.