Product DescriptionEven if you've never used MySQL before, this Visual QuickStart Guide will have you up and running with the world’s most popular open source database application in no time. In this completely updated edition of our best-selling guide to MySQL, leading technology author Larry Ullman uses his trademark crystal-clear instructions and friendly prose to introduce you to everything that’s new in MySQL. Filled with step-by-step, task-based instructions and loads of visual aids, this book explains how to interact with MySQL using SQL, the language common to all databases. The interface examples show how to use MySQL’s own tools and how to use three popular programming languages (PHP, Perl, and Java). The book covers MySQL versions 3 and 4, as well as everything new in the eagerly anticipated version 5. Along the way, you'll find extensive coverage of MySQL installation, administration, database design, as well as its use with various programming languages, database programming techniques, utilities, advanced MySQL and SQL, and more!
• Takes an easy, visual approach to teaching MySQL, using pictures to guide you through the software and show you what to do. • Works like a reference book—you look up what you need and then get straight to work. • No long-winded passages—concise, straightforward commentary explains what you need to know. • Affordably priced, because buying a computer book shouldn’t be an investment in itself. • Companion Web site at www.DMCInsights.com/mysql2 contains complete source code for examples in the book, online resources, extra scripts and tutorials, updates, a reader forum, and more.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Superb introduction to MySQL
Larry Ullman has seemingly made a career out of his expertise in PHP and MySQL. And his expertise in both is unquestionable. Fortunately for those of us who wish to quickly grasp the essentials of these two technologies, Ullman is also an excellent teacher and writer.
MySQL walks you gently through the beginner to early intermediate level of familiarity with the platform.
It does not treat any aspect of MySQL in great depth - which is a plus, not a minus. Cruising ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent Book
This book is excellent for someone with no experience with MySQL. (Like Me!) It steps you through installation, setup, and use without assuming prior knowledge.
Rating: - Great Introduction and Reference for MySQL
Learning MYSQL can be a little daunting for beginners because its open-source and you have to do some research in getting the right information sometimes. This book is aimed at the beginner who wants to get their feet wet with MYSQL and also how to use it with many of the more popular development platforms such as Java, Perl and PHP.
It is easy to read through because of its column-based format with enough snapshots and visual guides to prevent you from getting eye strain. º
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Rating: - A good starting point for beginners to mysql
The book is a bit out of date since it's assuming mysql version 3 is current and currently mysql v5 is what is currently released, but it has good instructions on installing mysql on multiple platforms as well as managing on multiple platforms
Rating: - Review of MySQL: Visual QuickStart Guide
Well organized with a practical approach. Buyers without previouis acquaintance with PHP programming language will have some difficulty. Otherwise the text is a great 'introduction'.
- Superb introduction to MySQL
- A good starting point for beginners to mysql
