In this section we answer the burning question: “So why DID they put that in a SQL book?”
Who is this book for?
If you can answer “yes” to all of these:
Do you have access to a computer with an RDBMS like MySQL already installed or the ability to install one?
Do you want to learn, understand, and remember how to create tables and databases? Do you want to write statements to create, read, update, and delete data?
Do you prefer stimulating dinner party conversation to dry, dull academic lectures?
this book is for you.
Who should probably back away from this book?
If you can answer “yes” to any of these:
Are you completely comfortable with beginner and intermediate SQL syntax, seeking something to help you with advanced database design?
But if you would like a refresher, and never quite understood atomic data or left outer joins, this book can help.
Are you an expert SQL programmer seeking a concise reference book?
Are you afraid to try something ...
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Do you have access to a computer with an RDBMS like MySQL already installed or the ability to install one?
Do you want to learn, understand, and remember how to create tables and databases? Do you want to write statements to create, read, update, and delete data?
Do you prefer stimulating dinner party conversation to dry, dull academic lectures?
Are you completely comfortable with beginner and intermediate SQL syntax, seeking something to help you with advanced database design?