Visual Intro To Sql 2e

Learn SQL basics quickly with this visual tutorial featuring over 125 graphics SQL (Structured Query Language) is the tool used to access nearly all databases, which means that most software professionals should understand at least the basics. This hands-on tutorial offers an accessible introduction to SQL using over 125 graphics to illustrate the lessons. The book's unique visual approach makes it much easier for the reader to learn SQL. This Second Edition has been updated with new graphics and covers such subjects as the SELECT statement, joins, subqueries, views, granting and revoking privileges, and creating and destroying tables.

This guide to SQL diagrams each query using an intuitive visual approach. Rather than focusing on a specific vendor's SQL dialect, the guide introduces the essential core of the language, with step-by-step explanations. The book is useful for SQL beginners, those with some SQL experience, and regular SQL users. Chappell is principal of a consulting company. Trimble works in software product development in the private sector. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

DAVID CHAPPELL is Principal of David Chappell & Associates (www.davidchappell.com) in San Francisco, California. David's popular keynotes and seminars have been presented in more than two dozen countries, and his books on enterprise software have been translated into ten languages.
J. HARVEY TRIMBLE Jr. is Managing Director of eBusiness Product Development at Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C. He is responsible for business and product development for the electronic distribution of Fannie Mae's underwriting guidelines and eMortgage capabilities.