Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
EAN: 9780672327124
ISBN: 0672327120
Label: Sams
Manufacturer: Sams
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: December 22, 2005
Publisher: Sams
Studio: Sams
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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 to:
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Retrieve and sort data -
Filter data using comparisons, regular expressions, full text search, and much more -
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Create user accounts and manage security via access control 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.
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I have been in the business of sql/Mysql for some time, and in the journey, I have accumulated a plethora of books. But the queen of all books is this simple unassuming book.
For revision and refreshing my memory I come back to this book again and again. Why is this book so dear to me? because it has a very simple and logical style. Words are not wasted, there is a respect for your time.
To me it is the Bible of SQL. I will always keep this book.
A resounding 5 Stars, Congratulations Mr Forta.
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I used this book in a Library school Databases course. When I saw that the title was one of the Sams Teach Yourself in 10 minutes books I had reservations. I didn't like the XML book I purchased from this series. However the MySQL Crash Course was much better. I loved it for being short and to the point. The text didn't require I follow along sequentially instead I just picked up the book when I was trying to learn a new topic.
I didn't use the book to set up my own system, instead we had accounts on a central installation. I expect this would be the trickiest part.
I recommend this book if you like to learn more by doing than reading. It is handy as a reference guide.
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This black-white book had started very well with a clear explanation of what a database is.
Unfortunately, from chapter 3 on, ill-explained notions are introduced and I got lost. I would like to have more connection with a practical case, it is not the case.
Probably I am too stupid, or too new in the field of mySQL. A pity!
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If you are considering MySQL you may not know how, but you are not a dummy. This book is not for dummys in that it doesn't patronize nor take you into convoluted scenarios, this book is for the reasonably intelligent who want to do stuff. What a blessing.
I was familiar with databases having worked with MS Access, but I had never worked with SQL. This book hit the spot in showing me what I needed to know to get going. I am now using MySQL successfully with a Java/Struts front end. While I found a few small gaps in this book, it has helped tremendously in my learning journey in that it gets to the point with minimum emotional overhead and verbosity, unlike MySQL (4th Edition) (Developer's Library) which I have found to be pretty useless and weighty after reading Forta's book.
This book has clear, short, well labeled chapters to find what you need. Highly recommended.
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I had always had problems with trying to figure out how to use Sub Selects. Now I feel silly for not "getting it" quicker. This book has been a big help in me learning about the capabilities of MySQL in general.
Money very well spent.
This is also a great book for those just wanting to learn SQL. The examples are great.
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