Murach's SQL Server 2019 for Developers

Lovely item and great price.

An excellent reference book.

Hi,I have written a detailed chapter-by-chapter review of this book on www DOT i-programmer DOT info, the first and last parts of this review are given here. For my review of all chapters, search i-programmer DOT info for STIRK together with the book's title.Beginnings are important. A bad start can stop you in your tracks and divert your attention elsewhere, perhaps never to return. However, a good beginning engages your interest, and encourages you to go further and deeper.The book consists of 20 chapters spread over 4 sections, the content of each chapter follows a ‘How-To’ approach (e.g. how to work with inner joins). Below is an overview of these sections.Section 1 An introduction to SQLThis section opens with a chapter on relational databases and SQL. The concepts of databases, tables, columns and relationships are clearly explained, with useful examples. Next, SQL is introduced, with a brief overview of its history, and usage.The section next looks at SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), the primary tool for any SQL Server developer. In addition to explaining its common developer uses, some of the more common DBA tasks are introduced (e.g. restore a database).The section provides a clear and well-explained introduction to SQL and SSMS. There are many useful screenshots, code samples, and explanations to support the discussions. Each topic has concepts/discussion given on the left-hand page, and code/explanation on the adjacent right-hand page, helping to focus your attention on the points being made. Each chapter ends with exercises to apply, test, and extend your newly acquired knowledge (the answers are given on the book’s...ConclusionThis book aims to introduce SQL Server to someone new or someone with a basic understanding who wants to learn more, and succeeds effortlessly. The book contains useful screenshots, code samples, and explanations that support the concepts discussed. There is an easy flow between the chapters.In addition to SQL developer concepts, it also introduces some DBA tasks, so acts as a springboard to becoming a SQL Server developer or DBA. Although targeted specifically at SQL Server 2016, much of the book is also applicable to earlier SQL Server editions.There is, of course, much more to learn about SQL Server. Since this is a beginner’s book, it might have been useful to include a section on where to find further information (blogs, websites etc).The overriding impression I am left with is, everything is explained in a practical, clear and easy manner. This is the book I wish I had when I first started learning SQL Server. If you are new to SQL Server or want to learn more than the basics, this is the book you. Highly recommended.