Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Iannucci, Jeff.

Series:

In a Month of Lunches Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

SQL (Computer program language).

Relational databases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Manning Publications Co. LLC, 2025.

Summary:

This book serves as an introductory guide to learning SQL (Structured Query Language) for database querying and management. It is designed to help readers grasp SQL concepts through practical, hands-on exercises and examples that can be completed in short, focused sessions. Covering topics such as querying, filtering, sorting, combining data, using joins, creating tables, constraints, indexes, functions, stored procedures, and more, the book aims to provide a comprehensive yet accessible learning experience. It includes lessons on data manipulation, decision-making in queries, and advanced techniques like using cursors and subqueries. The author’s goal is to enable readers to become proficient in SQL, with a focus on practical applications in real-world scenarios. The intended audience includes beginners, professionals seeking to enhance their database skills, and anyone interested in understanding the foundational concepts of SQL for managing relational databases effectively. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches

Copyright

dedication

contents

front matter

preface

acknowledgments

about this book

Who should read this book

How this book is organized: A road map

About the code

liveBook discussion forum

about the author

1 Before you begin

1.1 Why SQL matters

1.2 Is this book for you?

1.2.1 The many uses for SQL

1.2.2 The many flavors of SQL

1.2.3 A word about AI and SQL

1.3 How to use this book

1.3.1 The main chapters

1.3.2 Hands-on labs

1.3.3 Further exploration

1.4 Setting up your lab environment

1.4.1 Installing MySQL and MySQL Workbench

1.4.2 Executing the lab scripts

1.5 Online resources

1.6 Being immediately effective with SQL

2 Your first SQL query

2.1 You know tables if you already know spreadsheets Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Iannucci, Jeff Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches

ISBN:

9781638357414

OCLC:

1505732716