SQL In Easy Steps 3rd Edition by Mike McGrath (Paperback)

This edition of SQL in Easy Steps introduces you to SQL—the standard language for interacting with relational databases—in a clear and accessible way. It starts by explaining how to download and install the free MySQL server on both Windows and Linux platforms, so you can build a practical environment to learn and experiment.

From there the book walks you through core SQL concepts: creating databases and tables, inserting, updating and deleting data, retrieving information via queries, sorting and filtering results, performing grouped operations and joins, and understanding sub-queries. Every topic builds logically on the previous one, with clear examples and no prior programming experience required.

By the end of the book you’ll be able to write SQL scripts to insert, retrieve and manipulate data confidently. Whether you’re a web developer who wants to add database functionality, a programmer brushing up on SQL, or a student learning from scratch, this book is designed to support you.