Practical SQL, 2nd Edition A Beginner’s Guide to Storytelling with Data
Practical SQL, 2nd Edition by Anthony DeBarros is a comprehensive guide designed for beginners looking to understand SQL (Structured Query Language) and its application in data analysis. Published by No Starch Press on January 25, 2022, this 464-page book is written in English and provides an approachable introduction to defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. The author emphasizes storytelling with data, using real-world datasets to illustrate key concepts and techniques.
Readers will find a structured learning experience that covers the fundamentals of databases and SQL, progressing to hands-on exercises that include analyzing US Census demographics, New York City taxi rides, and geological data. The updated edition features revised content reflecting the latest SQL advancements, including new chapters on system setup and using PostgreSQL with JSON. This book equips readers with essential skills such as creating databases, filtering data, and performing advanced queries, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in data science and analytics.
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Analyze data like a pro, even if you’re a beginner.
Practical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. Anthony DeBarros, a journalist and data analyst, focuses on using SQL to find the story within your data. The examples and code use the open-source database PostgreSQL and its companion pgAdmin interface, and the concepts you learn will apply to most database management systems, including MySQL, Oracle, SQLite, and others.*
You’ll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language, then build skills by analyzing data from real-world datasets such as US Census demographics, New York City taxi rides, and earthquakes from US Geological Survey. Each chapter includes exercises and examples that teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently.
You’ll learn how to:
This updated second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest in SQL features, including additional advanced query techniques for wrangling data. This edition also has two new chapters: an expanded set of instructions on for setting up your system plus a chapter on using PostgreSQL with the popular JSON data interchange format.
Learning SQL doesn’t have to be dry and complicated. Practical SQL delivers clear examples with an easy-to-follow approach to teach you the tools you need to build and manage your own databases.
* Microsoft SQL Server employs a variant of the language called T-SQL, which is not covered by Practical SQL.
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