How Long to Read SQL (Database Programming)

By Chris Fehily

How Long Does it Take to Read SQL (Database Programming)?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read SQL (Database Programming) by Chris Fehily

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

2015 Edition. Perfect for end users, analysts, data scientists, and app developers, this best-selling guide will get you up and running with SQL, the language of databases. You'll find general concepts, practical answers, and clear explanations of what the various SQL statements can do. Hundreds of examples of varied difficulty encourage you to experiment and explore. SQL code listings help you see the elements and structure of the language. You can download the sample database to follow along with the author's examples. Covers Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft Access. Learn the core language for standard SQL, and variations for the most widely used database systems. Organize your database in terms of the relational model. Master tables, columns, rows, and keys. Retrieve, sort, and format data. Filter the data that you don't want to see. Convert and manipulate data with SQL's built-in functions and operators. Use aggregate functions to summarize data. Create complex SQL statements by using joins, subqueries, constraints, conditional logic, and metadata. Create, alter, and drop tables, indexes, and views. Insert, update, delete, and merge data. Execute transactions to maintain the integrity of your data. Avoid common pitfalls involving nulls. Troubleshoot and optimize queries. Plenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers. Fully indexed and cross-referenced. Contents Introduction 1. Running SQL Programs 2. The Relational Model 3. SQL Basics 4. Retrieving Data from a Table 5. Operators and Functions 6. Summarizing and Grouping Data 7. Joins 8. Subqueries 9. Set Operations 10. Inserting, Updating, and Deleting Rows 11. Creating, Altering, and Dropping Tables 12. Indexes 13. Views 14. Transactions About the Author Chris Fehily is a statistician and author based in San Francisco.

How long is SQL (Database Programming)?

SQL (Database Programming) by Chris Fehily is 410 pages long, and a total of 102,500 words.

This makes it 138% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read SQL (Database Programming) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 20 minutes to read SQL (Database Programming) aloud.

What Reading Level is SQL (Database Programming)?

SQL (Database Programming) is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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