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Language of SQL, The, 2nd edition

Published by Addison-Wesley Professional (July 26, 2016) © 2017

  • Larry Rockoff
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A quick, clearly written introduction to the use of SQL to store and retrieve information
The Language of SQL, 2nd Edition

Introduction
   Topics and Features
   What’s New in the Second Edition
   Plan of the Book
   Companion Website

1. Relational Databases and SQL
   What Is SQL?
   Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle
   Relational Databases
   Primary and Foreign Keys 
   Datatypes
   NULL Values
   The Significance of SQL

2. Basic Data Retrieval
   A Simple SELECT
   Syntax Notes
   Comments
   Specifying Columns 
   Column Names with Embedded Spaces
   Preview of the Full SELECT

3. Calculated Fields and Aliases
   Literal Values
   Arithmetic Calculations
   Concatenating Fields
   Column Aliases
   Table Aliases

4. Using Functions
   What Is a Function?
   Character Functions
   Composite Functions
   Date/Time Functions
   Numeric Functions
   Conversion Functions

5. Sorting Data
   Sorting in Ascending Order
   Sorting in Descending Order
   Sorting by Multiple Columns
   Sorting by a Calculated Field
   Sort Sequences

6. Selection Criteria
   Applying Selection Criteria
   WHERE Clause Operators
   Limiting Rows
   Limiting Rows with a Sort
   Pattern Matching
   Wildcards

7. Boolean Logic
   Complex Logical Conditions
   The AND Operator
   The OR Operator
   Using Parentheses
   Multiple Sets of Parentheses
   The NOT Operator
   The BETWEEN Operator
   The IN Operator
   Boolean Logic and NULL Values

8. Conditional Logic
   The CASE Expression
   The Simple CASE Format
   The Searched CASE Format
   Conditional Logic in ORDER BY Clauses
   Conditional Logic in WHERE Clauses

9. Summarizing Data
   Eliminating Duplicates
   Aggregate Functions
   The COUNT Function
   Grouping Data
   Multiple Columns and Sorting
   Selection Criteria on Aggregates
   Conditional Logic in GROUP BY Clauses
   Conditional Logic in HAVING Clauses
   Ranking Functions
   Partitions

10. Subtotals and Crosstabs
    Adding Subtotals with ROLLUP
    Adding Subtotals with CUBE
    Creating Crosstab Layouts

11. Inner Joins
    Joining Two Tables
    The Inner Join
    Table Order in Inner Joins
    An Alternate Specification of Inner Joins
    Table Aliases Revisited

12. Outer Joins
    The Outer Join
    Left Joins
    Testing for NULL Values
    Right Joins
    Table Order in Outer Joins
    Full Joins
    Cross Joins

13. Self Joins and Views
    Self Joins
    Creating Views
    Referencing Views
    Benefits of Views
    Modifying and Deleting Views

14. Subqueries
    Types of Subqueries
    Using a Subquery as a Data Source
    Using a Subquery in Selection Criteria
    Correlated Subqueries
    The EXISTS Operator
    Using a Subquery as a Calculated Column
    Common Table Expressions

15. Set Logic
    Using the UNION Operator
    Distinct and Non-Distinct Unions
    Intersecting Queries

16. Stored Procedures and Parameters
    Creating Stored Procedures
    Parameters in Stored Procedures
    Executing Stored Procedures
    Modifying and Deleting Stored Procedures
    Functions Revisited

17. Modifying Data
    Modification Strategies
    Inserting Data
    Deleting Data
    Updating Data
    Correlated Subquery Updates

18. Maintaining Tables
    Data Definition Language
    Table Attributes
    Table Columns
    Primary Keys and Indexes
    Foreign Keys
    Creating Tables
    Creating Indexes

19. Principles of Database Design
    Goals of Normalization
    How to Normalize Data
    The Art of Database Design
    Alternatives to Normalization

20. Strategies for Displaying Data
    Crosstab Layouts Revisited
    Excel and External Data
    Excel Pivot Tables

A. Getting Started with Microsoft SQL Server
   Installing SQL Server 2016 Express
   Installing SQL Server 2016 Management Studio Express
   Using SQL Server 2016 Management Studio Express

B. Getting Started with MySQL
   Installing MySQL on Windows
   Installing MySQL on Mac
   Using MySQL Workbench

C. Getting Started with Oracle
   Installing Oracle Database Express Edition
   Using Oracle Database Express Edition 

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