Synopses & Reviews
Although the core of the SQL language remains relatively unchanged, the most recent release of the SQL standard (SQL:2008) includes two sets of extensions: 1) support for object-relational databases and 2) support for XML. The second edition of this book included some material about the object-relational extensions. However, that set of commands has been greatly extended and the new edition takes that into account. The XML extensions are entirely new to the third edition. A chapter on basic relational concepts will be also added to broaden the audience and make the book more complete in its own right.
All of the chapters will be revised to be sure they are up to date. Chapter 10 (Views, Temporary Tables, and Indexes) from the second edition will be expanded to include common table expression (CTEs). The material in the existing Chapter 14 (Unimplemented SQL-92 Features 251) will be disbursed through the chapters where the particular type of operation is discussed. While the content throughout will be updated where necessary, the existing organizational structure through chapter 14 will remain largely intact because this coverage represents the stable portion of the SQL language.
There will be two NEW chapters at the beginning of the book. Chapter 1 (The Relational Data Model) covers the relational data model conceptual material; Chapter 2 (Manipulating Relations with Relational Algebra) covers the relational algebra material that will be pulled from the retrieval chapters. Part 5 (Non-relational SQL Extensions) will now include the non-relational SQL extensions in three chapters. Chapter 17 (NEW) will cover XML. Chapter 18 will contain the object-relational conceptual material from the original chapter 15 and chapter 19 (NEW) will cover SQL object-relational support. (Some of chapter 19 will come from the second edition, however, a great deal of object-relational support has been added to the current standard and therefore needs to be added.) The other NEW chapter is Chapter 14, which covers triggers and stored procedures. This material was missing from previous editions. Many readers should find it a useful addition.
Demonstrates how to formulate SQL queries and how queries are processed to maximize performance of the database management system
Explains use of SQL to enter, modify or delete data to maintain database structural elements
Covers in great detail new SQL application for XML to meet the growing XML usage in development of online content
Review
"This book functions as a very good tutorial, taking you from the basics through expert topics in a very straightforward manner."--Bill Arledge, Consulting DB2 Product Manager
"SQL Clearly Explained is one of those rare books that delivers 100 percent what its title promises. If you need to use SQL on the job, and who doesn't, then this book should be on your desk."--Craig S. Mullins, DB2 Consultant and IBM Information Champion, Mullins Consulting, Inc.
"This book is of great value to SQL practitioners. It also makes an excellent college-level text."--Rudy Limeback, SQL Consultant, r937.com
Synopsis
SQL Explained, Third Edition, provides an in-depth introduction to using SQL (Structured Query Language). Readers will learn not only SQL syntax, but also how SQL works. Understanding the how as well as the what will aid in creating SQL statements that execute as quickly as possible.
The book is organized into five parts. Part I presents the theoretical material underlying relational databases and SQL. Part II covers interactive SQL retrieval. Part III discusses the creation and management of database structure. It also covers non-data elements in the database environment, such as managing users/user accounts and transaction control. Part IV introduces several techniques for SQL programming: embedded SQL (using a high-level host language), dynamic SQL, and triggers/stored procedures. Part V discusses the non-relational extensions that have been added to the SQL standard: XML and object-relational capabilities. It covers object-oriented concepts, including the differences between pure object-oriented databases and object-relational databases. It also looks at SQL's object-relational features.
- Demonstrates how to formulate SQL queries and how queries are processed to maximize performance of the database management system
- Explains use of SQL to enter, modify or delete data to maintain database structural elements
- Covers in great detail new SQL application for XML to meet the growing XML usage in development of online content
Synopsis
SQL Clearly Explained, Third Edition, provides an in-depth introduction to using SQL (Structured Query Language). Readers will learn not only SQL syntax, but also how SQL works.
Although the core of the SQL language remains relatively unchanged, the most recent release of the SQL standard (SQL:2008) includes two sets of extensions: 1) support for object-relational databases and 2) support for XML. As a result, the set of standard SQL commands has been greatly extended and this new edition takes that into account.
This new edition includes updated tips and tricks to reflect the current concepts of SQL and XML standards; several new chapters covering object-relational and XML extensions; and an ancillary package that includes case studies, a syllabus, exams and more.
This book is intended for working SQL programmers, database administrators, database designers, database analysts, and application system developers as well as those who are developing new features for database management systems who want to know about user needs. This would include anyone working with electronic content in the relational database context but also XML. Web services, etc.
- Demonstrates how to formulate SQL queries and how queries are processed to maximize performance of the database management system
- Explains use of SQL to enter, modify or delete data to maintain database structural elements
- Covers in great detail new SQL application for XML to meet the growing XML usage in development of online content
Synopsis
Updated to cover the new XML extensions in the latest release of the SQL standard, this title is designed for anyone who needs to use SQL with any database management system that supports the language. The book is packed with tips and tricks.
Synopsis
SQL Clearly Explained, 3rd Edition details the release of the SQL standard (SQL:2008), including two sets of extensions to support object-relational databases and XML. NEW chapters include coverage of the relational data model, relational algebra, SQL object-relational support, triggers and stored procedures, as well as XML. This expanded edition is packed with tips, tricks and other vital information for working with SQL.
- Demonstrates how to formulate SQL queries and how queries are processed to maximize performance of the database management system
- Explains use of SQL to enter, modify or delete data to maintain database structural elements
- Covers in great detail new SQL application for XML to meet the growing XML usage in development of online content
Synopsis
A lucid guide to SQL which provides the tools to put practical instruction to work immediately!
About the Author
Jan L. Harrington, the author of 30 books, including
SQL, Clearly Explained (Academic Press), has been writing about databases since 1984. She is a professor and chair of the department of computer science and information systems at Marist College, where she teaches database design and management, object-oriented programming, data communications, and computer architecture.
Professor and Department Chair, Computer Science, Marist College, Hyde Park, New York, U.S.A.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The relational data model
Chapter 2: Manipulating relations with relational algebra
Chapter 3: Introduction to SQL
Chapter 4: Simple SQL retrieval
Chapter 5: Retrieving data from more than one table
Chapter 6: Advanced retrieval operations
Chapter 7: Calculations and grouping queries
Chapter 8: Data Modifications
Chapter 9: Schemas and tables
Chapter 10: Views, temporary tables, CTEs and indexes
Chapter 11: Keeping the design up to date
Chapter 12: Users and access rights
Chapter 13: Users, sessions, and transaction manipulation
Chapter 14: Triggers and stored procedures
Chapter 15: Embedded SQL
Chapter 16; Dynamic SQL
Chapter 17: XML support
Chapter 18: The object-relational data model
Chapter 19: Object-relational support