{"product_id":"sql-server-without-all-the-nonsense-second-edition-9798195628406","title":"SQL Server Without All the Nonsense: Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gregory Gavarian\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Languages - SQL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSQL Server Without All the Nonsense, Second Edition\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a practical, no-nonsense guide designed to take you from the basics of SQL Server to more advanced querying techniques. It was written for anyone looking to enter the field or for current professionals who need a clear, concise reference. While SQL Server is the primary platform used, the core commands and logic are largely transferable to other database management systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book follows a logical progression, starting with environment setup and the foundations of data before moving into more complex operations: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDatabase Construction: \u003c\/b\u003e Creating tables, choosing data types, and understanding constraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCore Querying: \u003c\/b\u003e Retrieving, filtering, and ordering data, as well as using conditional logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eData Aggregation: \u003c\/b\u003e Summarizing information with grouping and window functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCombining Data: \u003c\/b\u003e Mastering subqueries, relational joins, and Common Table Expressions (CTEs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Operations: \u003c\/b\u003e Handling transactions, syncing tables with MERGE, and rotating data with PIVOT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Optimization: \u003c\/b\u003e A dedicated look at indexes, normalization, and table management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's New in the Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive years after the original release, this edition has been thoroughly revised to address previous weaknesses and improve clarity.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefined Clarity: \u003c\/b\u003e Sections have been rewritten to be shorter and clearer, removing the verbosity that often clutters technical books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Topics: \u003c\/b\u003e By trimming superfluous content, I've found room for new sections on topics that were previously omitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelevant Examples: \u003c\/b\u003e I've replaced older examples with better, more modern scenarios to better reflect real-world use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStructural Improvements: \u003c\/b\u003e The layout has been overhauled for better flow, and the appendix on functions has been condensed to focus only on the most essential tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47882757111959,"sku":"9798195628406","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798195628406.webp?v=1781096835","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/sql-server-without-all-the-nonsense-second-edition-9798195628406","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}