Mastering MySQL 4

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 772 pages
• Published by: Sybex January 21, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0782141625
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0782141627
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.6 inches
• Weighs: 2.7 pounds

Reader Reviews
While I am not new to databases, I am new to mysql and always spend the most time learning new syntax, processes and "features". The MySQL manual is very clear but left some questions unanswered for me. Mastering MySQL left me with no such gaps, and the numerous in-depth examples (including output) in this book help clarify commands and proper syntax. The book covers everything from installation to administration and includes syntax and function/operator references. These references are clearly detailed and contain a generous number of examples as well. The book is written from a hands-on point of view which is how I learn best. One very nice aspect of the book is that it provides information for Windows and UNIX environments as opposed to focusing on one or the other. There are very handy sections on several of the programming APIs, including PHP, Perl, Python, Java, C, ODBC and .NET. Database beginners will find the sections on Understanding Relational Databases, Database Normalization and Database Design very helpful in understanding database terminology and functionality. Finally, there is a very detailed index in the back of the book - I really dislike not being able to locate a topic in an index, especially when I know I read it somewhere in the book. This is a very good overall book for the MySQL database and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to learn about MySQL. Comment | | (Report this)