(Pearson Education) Presents the fundamentals of PostgreSQL, an advanced, feature-filled database server. Assumes no background in databases at all, but still moves quickly, going beyond mechanics and into the applications of simple commands in working database applications. Highlights common pitfalls and offers time and trouble-saving tips. Softcover. DLC: Database management.
User reviewAdequate but dry and too expensive
This book certainly covers all the basics for those wishing to learn PostgreSQL - However:
- Nearly half of the book is Appendices. Maybe OK if you don't want to read the free docs on the computer screen.
- Written like an encyclopedia. Ever try reading one of those? The lack of user exercises is particularly irritating.
User review
Download the documentation instead
The book is 453 pages of which 220 are simply manual pages in print. Of the other 233 pages about 105 of them are basic SQL syntax review. So now you have 128 pages left. Many of those are information about databases in general, such as what are indexes and why are they used. The amount of pure PostgreSQL specific information is very limited. The book is in no way worth,,,, You are basically paying for manual pages. Save your money and download the documentation for PostgreSQL which is very well written. This book is very well written and easy to follow. There is nothing techincally wrong with the book. Frequently, however, you will see the statement `See the manual pages for more information`. Save yourself the money and see the manual pages
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