Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Databases in 24 Hours

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Summary: Book is clear but flawed.
Review: I am always frustrated with publications that obviously lacked a critical eye during the editing process. This book is helpful for those in need of simplistic information re: databases (relational and OODB) but will certainly confuse if reader doesn't take time to sort through several ill communicated examples.

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Summary: not a bad general overview
Review: This book isn't bad as a general overview of databases & where they fit in IT. I think it would serve a rock bottom into to the world of databases, but not necessarily an introduction to databases from a design / programming perspective.

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Summary: Not a good choice for your first book
Review: Very complicated introductory language, esp. ch 6 and 7. Nice discussion of industry options (mySQL, Oracle, M$ SQL server, etc.) and options, but not a good introductory text for novices.

Need much tighter editing, some figures were missing!