equinox1405241531 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2006 can anybody suggest a good books to learn sql from?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evought 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2006 can anybody suggest a good books to learn sql from?? Its been a long time since I learned SQL, but if starting today, these two books might be useful:Oracle SQL Primer and Learning SQL: A Step-By-Step Guide Using Oracle. These are both Oracle-specific. Database books, by-and-large- tend to be specific to one database or another. Once you learn one, you can pick up a reference and see what is different with another database.Starting with a bit less of a heavyweight system, you can look at MySQL Crash Course (Sams Teach Yourself in 10 Minutes).The real question is "What do you want SQL for?" Answers might include "I want to do database programming," or "I want to get a job as a DBA," or "I need design a database schema for my department's inventory system". The answer really determines what books you want to start with. If you want to head into database/web programming, then: Learning PHP and MySQL looks like it would be an excellent start. SQL is a large subject by itself; narrowing your focus will help you learn. You can always broaden your experience after you get a toehold.Something which is priceless while learning SQL or new databases is a good pocket reference to SQL commands. This book, The Practical SQL Handbook, is a new edition of one I have had on my shelf for years. It covers SQL standard commands as well as the differences between many popular databases.Anyway, good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markymark2 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2006 If you PM me I have a LOT of links etc already... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innila 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) can anybody suggest a good books to learn sql from?? Hi Equinox, I like to share some good books for Oracle SQL. But Equinox, u havenât specified ur requirement properly⦠Is it the Basics which u want to learn or the Expert version or the DBA version? Anyway, Iâve listed some books which will be useful to u. Oracle 9i: SQL Database Systems Using Oracle: A Simplified Guide to SQL and PL/SQL Mastering Oracle SQL and SQL*Plus ? Learning SQL: A Step-By-Step Guide Using Oracle. Expert One-on-One Oracle U can also check these sites where u can gather some more knowledge on SQL http://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_intro.asp https://www.techonthenet.com/sql/index.php http://www.sqlcourse.com/ Hopefully they are helpful. All the very Best !!! Edited September 26, 2006 by Innila (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainRon 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2006 The best way to start off with SQL is from http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ is a fantastic place for almost all beginners. Then you can move ahead to much more advanced books mentioned above. Try http://www.xpressionsz.com/ to search for e-Books related to SQL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
equinox1405241531 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) thx guys for suggestions for books i liked the w3schools one starts with a good intro and explained in a good way :)and yes i forgot to mention my requirementsi just want to learn basics of sql after i learn that i would like to move on to advanced topicsso any more suggestions??also can u suggest something good for pl/sql.... Edited September 30, 2006 by equinox (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
