MYSQL: VISUAL QUICKSTART GUIDE

Millions of computer users have digital data storage needs to be addressed-but no million-dollar budgets to do so. Luckily for them, theres MySQL. Offering Oracle-like power without the huge price tag, MySQL is the leading open source data application (over 100 million copies downloaded to date) and offers a networked database that can be accessed in numerous ways-all of which are described in this invaluable reference. Using the visual, step-by-step approach readers have come to expect from this popular series, this updated Visual QuickStart Guide demonstrates how to interact with MySQL using SQL, the language common to all databases. The interface examples show how to use MySQLs own tools and how to use three popular programming languages (PHP, Perl, and Java). Clear instructions, practical examples, plenty of screen shots, and loads of useful tips and tricks make learning MySQL a breeze, even for novice programmers. The book covers MySQL versions 3 and 4, as well as the eagerly anticipated version 5. Focusing first on the underlying concepts-What are databases? What is MySQL?-author Larry Ullman then proceeds through installation, administration, database design, and more before tackling MySQLs use with various programming languages, database programming techniques, utilities, and advanced MySQL and SQL. Web developers, system administrators, programmers, and just about anybody who uses databases will find themselves turning again and again to this essential guide.