SQL: Learn the Structured Query Language for the Most Popular Databases including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Kindle Edition

I'm don't understand why this has as many positive reviews as it does. My primary issues summarized as follows (in order of importance): - It is very short. There are 90 pages total. Those pages are smaller than average, the font size is large with 1.5 line spacing, and there is a lot of white-space. I have no experience with SQL, and read this carefully in less than an hour. - For the reason above, this item (I won't call it a book) is very overpriced. - It is not professionally edited or published, which would not be a problem except that many errors were not caught.

First and foremost: $18 for this book is grossly overpriced. It's about 100 pages, and offers a very basic introduction to SQL. For absolute beginners, it is a handy resource with good step-by-step instructions and small waypoint projects to ensure one understands commands/syntax/etc. It was the first SQL book I purchased while learning and I've found it very approachable: it is well laid-out and systematic in its approach.I would recommend purchasing it for Kindle (or any other e-book format) and reading it on your computer while simultaneously working in your preferred SQL. It's short and informational enough to provide a solid introduction to basic database use, manipulation, and analysis.

Short, full of errors and misleading. Only SQL server dialect is considered by the way. If you want to became familiar with SQL language quickly - pick some good interactive or video tutorials online instead. If your goal is a proficient SQL knowledge - good-old-well-known-tomes are the best choice. I have no idea why this book has so many 5 star reviews.

it's ok. I was looking for something more indepth.

Good Buy

As a website owner, this book has become my go-to encyclopedia, whenever I run into database issue. This has also cut down on the need for external support, whenever I need to modify my database. In short, I have been completely self-sufficient thanks to this wonderful book.

SQL is the one of the hardest language to grab ,but this book teaches me fundamentals of SQL. I find this book is well written and explaining concepts clearly. I recommend this book whether you are beginner or advanced !!! This book is also for those who need quick recap of topics in which they have not yet mastered.

I knew nothing abouts SQL before reading through this book and it is very easy to understand.