[Web4lib] Resources for learning MySQL

[Kevin.Cullen at UCHSC.edu]

Just popping out of digest mode...

If you have a strong understanding of relational databases,
normalization and SQL, all you need is the MySQL online documents. In
fact, they're far, far better than any of the PHP/MySQL books I've read.
The books are often out of date and have incorrect
installation/administration instructions.

If you haven't studied relational databases, normalization/optimization
and SQL, do so before learning MySQL or any other real database
management system (i.e. NOT Access). I'd recommend "Modern Database
Management" by Hoffer, Prescott & McFadden. Any recent edition will get
you up to speed.

The only MySQL-specific stuff you need to know is how to create users,
enable access, etc. That's in the online manual.

- Kevin Cullen

  Denison Memorial Library - UCDHSC
  kevin.cullen at uchsc.edu
  303-315-0739 

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Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:39:32 -0500
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Can anyone recommend good introductory book for learning MySQL?   A
search of local library catalogs brought up a long list, so I'm
wondering which ones others have found helpful.

Thanks in advance,

Melissa Martinez
Librarian, Bishop O'Rourke Library
The Institute of Catholic Thought
St. John's Catholic Newman Center
Phone: (217) 255-6610
Email: library at sjcnc.org