{"product_id":"practical-sql-isbn-9781593278274","title":"Practical SQL","description":"\u003ci\u003ePractical SQL\u003c\/i\u003e 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. The book focuses on using SQL to find the story your data tells, with the popular open-source database PostgreSQL and the pgAdmin interface as its primary tools.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language, then build skills by analyzing data from the U.S. Census and other federal and state government agencies. With exercises and real-world examples in each chapter, this book will teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll learn how to: \u003cbr\u003e- Create databases and related tables using your own data \u003cbr\u003e- Define the right data types for your information \u003cbr\u003e- Aggregate, sort, and filter data to find patterns \u003cbr\u003e- Use basic math and advanced statistical functions \u003cbr\u003e- Identify errors in data and clean them up \u003cbr\u003e- Import and export data using delimited text files \u003cbr\u003e- Write queries for geographic information systems (GIS) \u003cbr\u003e- Create advanced queries and automate tasks \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning SQL doesn’t have to be dry and complicated. \u003ci\u003ePractical SQL\u003c\/i\u003e delivers clear examples with an easy-to-follow approach to teach you the tools you need to build and manage your own databases. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book uses PostgreSQL, but the SQL syntax is applicable to many database applications, including Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating your first database \u0026amp; table\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Beginning Data Exploration with SELECT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Understanding Data Types\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/b\u003e Importing and Exporting Data\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/b\u003e Basic Math and Stats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/b\u003e Joining Tables in a Relational Database\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7:\u003c\/b\u003e Table Design that Works for You\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: \u003c\/b\u003eGrouping and Summarizing Data\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: \u003c\/b\u003eCleaning , Modifying, Deleting Data\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e Ranks, Rates, asnd Stats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11:\u003c\/b\u003e Dealing with Dates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12:\u003c\/b\u003e Advanced Queries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-Text Search\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14:\u003c\/b\u003e GIS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: \u003c\/b\u003eViews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: \u003c\/b\u003eWorking from the command line\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: \u003c\/b\u003eMaintenance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A:\u003c\/b\u003e Alternative software and text editors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: \u003c\/b\u003eSolutionsOne of the best-organized travelogues we've seen into the SQL realm.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Newstips Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Slightly more fun and more engaging [than \u003ci\u003eLearning SQL\u003c\/i\u003e from O'Reilly].\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Python Programmer, YouTuber\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003ePractical SQL\u003c\/i\u003e will take you from an absolute databases beginner towards becoming a database and SQL master. This book is one of those books that you feel like reading a novel, not a technical book. It uses an easy to follow and understand the approach that makes it easy to read for people from all backgrounds.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sara A. Metwalli, Towards Data Science\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I recommend reading \u003ci\u003ePractical SQL\u003c\/i\u003e by Anthony DeBarros for a more in-depth look on how to implement regression analysis and other analytical tools using SQL.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Michael Grogan, Towards Data Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthony DeBarros\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist who's combined avid interests in data analysis, coding, software product development, and storytelling for much of his career. He's currently a data news editor for the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, focusing on topics including the economy, trade, the U.S. Census, and politics. He previously held positions with \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003ePoughkeepsie Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and the DocumentCloud project for Investigative Reporters and Editors.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300756607205,"sku":"NP9781593278274","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593278274.jpg?v=1742921334","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/practical-sql-isbn-9781593278274","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}