Head First SQL, 2nd Edition

Appendix A. Leftovers: The Top Eight Topics We Didn’t Cover

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Even after all that, there’s still a bit more. There are just a few more SQL topics we think you should know. We wouldn’t feel right about ignoring them, although they only need a brief mention. So before you shelve this book next to your collection of Pyrex casserole dishes, enjoy a these short, but important SQL morsels. We saved some really tasty bites for the appendix!

#1. Get a GUI for your RDBMS

While it’s important to spend some time coding directly into the SQL console, you know what you’re doing by now. You deserve and easier way to create your tables and see their contents.

Every RDBMS has some sort of graphical user interface (GUI) associated with it. ...