PostgreSQL is one of the worldβs most popular Open Source relational database systems. It is renowned for its wide range of capabilities, and its ability to perform functions not available in other databases. The forthcoming release ofΒ PostgreSQL 8.0 in late 2004/early 2005 will include major revis
Beginning Databases with PostgreSQL, 2nd Edition: From Novice to Professional
β Scribed by Richard Stones, Neil Matthew
- Publisher
- Apress
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 665
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Beginning Databases with PostgreSQL offers readers a thorough overview of database basics, starting with an explanation of why you might need to use a database, and following with a summary of what different database types have to offer when compared to alternatives like spreadsheets. You'll also learn all about relational database design topics such as the SQL query language, and introduce core principles including normalization and referential integrity. The book continues with a complete tutorial on PostgreSQL features and functions and include information on database construction and administration.
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<p>PostgreSQL is arguably the most powerful open-source relational database system. It has grown from academic research beginnings into a functionally-rich, standards-compliant, and enterprise-ready database used by organizations all over the world. And itβs completely free to use.</p><p><i>Beginnin
PostgreSQL is one of the world's most popular Open Source relational database systems. It is renowned for its wide range of capabilities, and its ability to perform functions not available in other databases. The forthcoming release ofΓ PostgreSQL 8.0 in late 2004/early 2005 will include major revi
*The most updated PostgreSQL book on the market, covering version 8.0 <P>*Highlights the most popular PostgreSQL APIs, including C, Perl, PHP, and Java <P></P> <P>*This is two books in one; it simultaneously covers key relational database design principles, while teaching PostgreSQL <P></P>
This isn't really a bad book, but given the clarity with which PostgreSQL's official (and free) documentation is written, a lot of it also isn't necessary. Sure, it's really thick, but a lot of those pages are dedicated to really ugly screenshots and Windows-specific silliness I'm willing to bet few