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Head First SQL: .NET or Java?

 
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Hi Lynn,

I browse through the Table Of Content of Head First SQL, never go through the detailed Content yet. But one thing I wish to clarify with you is, is this book for Java programmer or .NET developer, or both?

Talking about SQL, I wish to ask you another question, which is regarding the Merged Application between mobile device and SQL server. Does your book touch on that? How well is SQL working with Java-based mobile device and the application residing inside?

How do we cater for the interoperability between Java-based and windows mobile-based mobile devices connecting to the same SQL server?

I hope my questions are not out of topic.

Thanks.

Regards,
Jenson

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This book strictly covers SQL syntax and database design. It goes into great depth, but is not for the developer who knows SQL and wants to create connections into his applications. It IS for the developer who has never written a query or designed a table.
 
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Jenson Chew, please be sure to take the time to compose descriptive subjects for your posts; read this for more information.

I have adjusted the subject of this post for you.
 
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Originally posted by Bear Bibeault:
Jenson Chew, please be sure to take the time to compose descriptive subjects for your posts; read this for more information.

I have adjusted the subject of this post for you.



Hi Bear,

Sorry, I would take note of it next time, and thanks for the efforts.

Btw, I've edited it to Head First SQL: .NET or Java

Regards,
Jenson
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Originally posted by Lynn Beighley:
This book strictly covers SQL syntax and database design. It goes into great depth, but is not for the developer who knows SQL and wants to create connections into his applications. It IS for the developer who has never written a query or designed a table.



Hi Lynn,

Thanks for the reply. So can I assume that, if for those who has a little bit of SQL experience (as in learned in college or self-study before), would it be a nice companion for them to pick up SQL again, and to move on to more advanced level?

Thanks.

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Jenson
 
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That is correct, Jenson.
 
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Originally posted by Lynn Beighley:
That is correct, Jenson.



Hi Lynn,

Thanks for the reply. I would expect it to help me to learn how to write good SQL statements and adopt good practices too. Would it introduce one to pick up Stored Procedure well? Or it mainly touch on basic things like database designs, basic queries, and etc?

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Jenson
 
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No stored procedures, but yes, all the crucial things you need to learn about SQL. Here's the table of contents, hopefully that will be helpful:

1 Data and Tables: A place for everything
2 The SELECT Statement: Gifted data retrieval
3 DELETE and UPDATE: A change will do you good
4 Smart Table Design: Why be normal?
5 ALTER: Rewriting the past
6 Advanced SELECT: Seeing your data with new eyes
7 Multi-table Database Design: Outgrowing your table
8 Joins and Multi-table Operations: Can�t we all just get along?
9 Subqueries: Queries Within Queries
10 Outer Joins, Self Joins, and Unions: New maneuvers
11 Constraints, Views, and Transactions: Too many cooks spoil the database
12 Security: Protecting your assets
 
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Originally posted by Lynn Beighley:
No stored procedures, but yes, all the crucial things you need to learn about SQL. Here's the table of contents, hopefully that will be helpful:

1 Data and Tables: A place for everything
2 The SELECT Statement: Gifted data retrieval
3 DELETE and UPDATE: A change will do you good
4 Smart Table Design: Why be normal?
5 ALTER: Rewriting the past
6 Advanced SELECT: Seeing your data with new eyes
7 Multi-table Database Design: Outgrowing your table
8 Joins and Multi-table Operations: Can�t we all just get along?
9 Subqueries: Queries Within Queries
10 Outer Joins, Self Joins, and Unions: New maneuvers
11 Constraints, Views, and Transactions: Too many cooks spoil the database
12 Security: Protecting your assets



Hi Lynn,

All these look good to me, I think I would be getting one too. When will it be available off the shelf? Or you recommend to purchase from Amazon? ;)

These are just what I'm going to look into, once again, and hopefully another advanced level SQL book.

By the way, Lynn, do you intend to write another intermediate or advanced level SQL book after this Head First SQL?

Regards,
Jenson
 
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