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Suggest book for mysql

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cute.bandar
cute.bandar Original post #1
Jan 26, 2012 at 5:44 PM
I made a classified site so I already know the basics. SELECT , UPDATE , CREATE , DELETE (CRUD) , using foreign key etc. I just need to learn a little bit more ,but not in perfect detail. For example : I know how to use UNION ALL,but end up making highly inefficient sql queries. I can use foreign key method , but never used constraints etc.

SO I am looking for book/tutorial that is isn't for beginners and isn't too deep/advanced either. Something dense , yet compact. Don't have too much time to spend on a 500 page behemoth.
Can someone recommend me something ?

Thanks
krishnandu.sarkar
Jan 26, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Try this : SQL Tutorial

I don't think you need to invest in a book.
cute.bandar
Jan 26, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Thanks. that looks good and should cover learning SQL language.
But is there something similar for mysql? something that would cover things like constraints, indexes etc.
krishnandu.sarkar
Jan 26, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Got this one : MySQL Tutorial

Looks good to me..!! Can't say more as I got it using a simple google search :D
digitalage
Jan 26, 2012 at 6:48 PM
+1 for suggestion by "krishnandu.sarkar" (W3 School) it includes most of the part and gives a definite approach
vickybat
Jan 26, 2012 at 10:33 PM
I suggest "head first SQL" by lynn beighley. Wonderful approach imo.
Prime_Coder
Jan 28, 2012 at 12:01 AM
I will suggest you to read this book:

SQL, PL/SQL the Programming Language of Oracle by Evan Bayross

I am unable to tell the exact page-count at this moment, but I'm sure it is less than 500 pages, contains basic SQL , interactive SQL and many other things in different organized sections. A must read while working with databases.
aroraanant
Jan 31, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Evan Bayross is really a very good book....You can learn from that
d6bmg
d6bmg #9
Feb 2, 2012 at 3:11 PM
I will suggest you to read this book:

SQL, PL/SQL the Programming Language of Oracle by Evan Bayross

That book is based on oracle and OP is asking for a book on mysql. :p

@OP: Read from w3School. Best place to learn.