SQL All-in-One For Dummies has everything you need to get started with the SQL programming language, and then to level up your skill with advanced applications. This relational database coding language is one of the most used languages in professional software development. And, as it becomes ever more important to take control of data, there’s no end in sight to the need for SQL know-how. You can take your career to the next level with this guide to creating databases, accessing and editing data, protecting data from corruption, and integrating SQL with other languages in a programming environment. Become a SQL guru and turn the page on the next chapter of your coding career.

• Get 7 mini-books in one, covering basic SQL, database development, and advanced SQL concepts
• Read clear explanations of SQL code and learn to write complex queries
• Discover how to apply SQL in real-world situations to gain control over large datasets
• Enjoy a thorough reference to common tasks and issues in SQL development

This Dummies All-in-One guide is for all SQL users―from beginners to more experienced programmers. Find the info and the examples you need to reach the next stage in your SQL journey.

Your one-stop guide to SQL

SQL is the international standard programming language for relational databases. Yes, it’s all about data, and adding SQL to your coding wheelhouse is more important than ever. This book lets you do just that, with easy-to-follow instructions on everything from the basics to advanced topics. You’ll learn to create and fill databases, edit data, and protect data from corruption. You’ll also see how to use SQL alongside other programming languages, so you can build data applications that add value in any setting.

7 Minibooks Inside...

• Getting Started with SQL
• Developing Relational Databases
• Writing SQL Queries
• Securing Your Data
• Programming with SQL
• Working with Advanced Data Types in SQL
• Optimizing Your Database

About the Author

Allen G. Taylor is a 30-year veteran of the computer industry and the author of more than 40 books, including previous editions of SQL For Dummies and SQL All-in-One For Dummies. Richard Blum has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry as a systems and network administrator. He is author of Linux All-in-One For Dummies 7th Edition, and PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies.