SQL in easy steps, 3rd edition is a beginner-friendly guide for anyone starting out with databases and SQL. It is written for readers with little or no prior experience, including web developers, programmers, hobbyists, students and those pursuing a career in computing. This third edition explains how to download and install the free MySQL database server on both Windows and Linux, helping you set up an environment to develop and administer your own databases. The book assumes no previous knowledge of programming or scripting, and each chapter builds skills in running database queries. Examples throughout demonstrate SQL features using the MySQL Relational Database Management System, with coverage that includes extracting data from one or more databases and writing scripts to insert, extract and manipulate data. It has been updated and revised with the latest techniques since the second edition, published in 2005. Key details Third edition,...