This best-selling implementation guide to the Structured Query Language teaches SQL fundamentals while providing practical solutions for critical applications. The Practical SQL Handbook, Fourth Edition includes expanded platform SQL coverage and extensive real world examples based on feedback from actual SQL users. Beginning with a step-by-step introduction to SQL basics, The Practical SQL Handbook then examines the issues involved in designing SQL-based database applications. Since this updated edition examines SQL's most popular implementations from industry leaders, students will learn how Oracle, Microsoft, Sybase, and Informix have implemented SQL.
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