List of programming books reviews starting with M
Must have for anyone learning SQL
Most readable technical book
MCSE Administering SQL Server 7 Exam Prep by Brian Talbert
Muy Bueno
My favorite SQL Server book
Made my deadline
Must have for DBAs and Developers
Money very well spent...
Must-have reference tool.
Must have for SQL gurus
My survival guide
My copy is getting dog-eared...
My ideal book on learning new skills.
MCDBA 70-228 SQL Administering
My personal favorite reference
My favorite SQL Server book
Must have for MS SQL Programmers
Product: Book Paperback
Title: PHP and MySQL Web Development
Publisher: Sams
Authors: Luke Welling, Laura Thomson
Rating: 5/5
Title: PHP and MySQL Web Development
Publisher: Sams
Authors: Luke Welling, Laura Thomson
Rating: 5/5
This is a extremely good book to learn PHP and MySQL from scratch, as I did. It provides absolutely wonderful real-world examples, and half the book is full of complete projects ranging from creating your own forums, to making your own web-based email service. Very well done.The only gripe I have with it is that I wish it went deeper into session control using PHP.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Microsoft SQL Server 7 DBA Survival Guide
Publisher: Sams
Authors: Orryn Sledge
Rating: 5/5
Title: Microsoft SQL Server 7 DBA Survival Guide
Publisher: Sams
Authors: Orryn Sledge
Rating: 5/5
My use of this Microsoft SQL Server 7 DBA manual was limited to the installation and initial setup function. I found it to be very accessible and user friendly. The descriptions of the databases and their functions (along with the illustrations) are worth the value of the book. The book and the software might be dated but it is still a valuable resource and I recommend it highly.Miguel Llora
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Professional SQL Server 2000 Programming
Publisher: Wrox
Authors: Robert Vieira
Rating: 4/5
Title: Professional SQL Server 2000 Programming
Publisher: Wrox
Authors: Robert Vieira
Rating: 4/5
Comments and reviews aren't normally my thing, because they normally are a waste of time. Why? Anybody that wants to try a product will regardless of what we reviewers all write. It's a kind of trial and error. All we reviewers do, is give our subjective comments on a product we liked or did not like.Hmmmmm, before I wrote this review I read the other 27 reviews and then had a thought or two about the book again.Each previous review is, in their own kind of way, correct. Some people need T-SQL information other people need basic Stored Procedures information. I'd probably put this book in the range Beginners to Intermediate (great book for learing) and Intermediate to Higher-Intermediate (reference). This book is not intended for the Expert out there looking for a good reference book. It has too many basics to achieve that.I loved reading the book, because you have to grin (or even laugh) every now and then. This is because the author knows what he is talking about and if you are into DBA yourself, then you will have come across the odd similarity when trying to convince some Software Engineer to not do this, that or the other.If you don't like the book, then you're sure to find some guy in your department who will profit from reading a page or two.I'm an average (Intermediate) SQL DBA myself and do not regret buying the book. In two years time I might find the book awful, but then again, who knows what he or she will be doing in two years time?
Product: Book Textbook Binding
Title: SQL Server System Administration (The Landmark Series)
Publisher: Sams
Authors: Chris Miller, Sean Baird, John Lynn, Michael Hotek, Denis Darveau
Rating: 1/5
Title: SQL Server System Administration (The Landmark Series)
Publisher: Sams
Authors: Chris Miller, Sean Baird, John Lynn, Michael Hotek, Denis Darveau
Rating: 1/5
this really is a wonder book. nothing more, nothing less. complete waste of readers' time, and money. another failure from new riders.
Product: Book Paperback
Title: Official Guide to Mini SQL 2.0
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Authors: Brian Jepson, David J. Hughes
Rating: 2/5
Title: Official Guide to Mini SQL 2.0
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Authors: Brian Jepson, David J. Hughes
Rating: 2/5
Boy, was I glad when this book finally came out. Sure, there are mailing lists and discussion groups devoted to MiniSQL (aka mSQL), but what I really wanted was a well-edited, authoritative guide to the best nearly free SQL database implementation. "Official Guide to MiniSQL 2.0" is almost everything I was hoping for. It certainly is authoritative, given that mSQL's creator, David Hughes, is the coauthor. It's also comprehensive, covering not only what mSQL can do but also, and more importantly for practical purposes, how you can interface with mSQL via Java, Perl, and other languages by using existing APIs. The downside to that breadth of coverage, however, is fewer examples of complete database applications. Ironically, mSQL doesn't really need the in-depth coverage as much as do the various APIs (from MsqlPerl to DBD::mSQL). Nevertheless, "Offical Guide to MiniSQL 2.0" is an indispensable resource for anyone using or considering MiniSQL.
