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Programming with the MySQL Document Store

For decades, developers have needed to embed SQL as strings in their code or use object-relational mapping (ORM) to be able to use a database. The SQL strings are often esthetically objectionable, sitting in the middle of a beautifully constructed modern program written in a modern programming language. ORMs are often another complexity that can be avoided if developers would learn to write SQL properly. However, there is very little training in SQL, the relational model, or even set theory for most programmers. SQL is a powerful computer language, but very few attempt to master it, even if they seek ...

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