Dimensions
191 x 228 x 24mm
Get started with the fundamentals of Transact-SQL and learn how to write efficient and powerful database queries. With this hands-on guide, you'll gain a solid understanding of T-SQL and good programming practices through the right balance of conceptual and practical content.
Learn the steps required to develop T-SQL code for retrieving and modifying data, with exercises to help you apply what you've learned - ideal for T-SQL programmers, DBAs, BI practitioners, report writers, analysts, and architects.
Discover how to:
*Apply T-SQL fundamentals, create tables, and define data integrity
*Understand logical query processing
*Query multiple tables using joins and subqueries
*Simplify code and improve maintainability with table expressions
*Write code to insert, update, delete, and merge data
*Go beyond the fundamentals with pivoting techniques and set grouping
*Isolate inconsistent data and address deadlock and blocking scenarios
