{"product_id":"9781484200469","title":"Beginning T-SQL","description":"\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning T-SQL\u003c\/em\u003e is a performance-oriented introduction to the T-SQL language underlying the Microsoft SQL Server database engine. T-SQL is essential in writing SQL statements to get data into and out of a database. T-SQL is the foundation for business logic embedded in the database in the form of stored procedures and functions. \u003cem\u003eBeginning T-SQL\u003c\/em\u003e starts you on the path to mastering T-SQL, with an emphasis on best-practices and sound coding techniques leading to excellent performance. This new edition is updated to cover the essential features of T-SQL found in SQL Server 2014, 2012, and 2008. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning T-SQL begins with an introduction to databases, normalization, and to SQL Server Management Studio. Attention is given to Azure SQL Database and how to connect to remote databases in the cloud. Each subsequent chapter teaches an aspect of T-SQL, building on the skills learned in previous chapters. Exercises in most chapters provide an opportunity for the hands-on practice that leads to true learning and distinguishes the competent professional. Important techniques such as windowing functions are covered to help write fast executing queries that solve real business problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stand-out feature in this book is that most chapters end with a \"Thinking About Performance\" section. These sections cover aspects of query performance relative to the content just presented. They'll help you avoid beginner mistakes by knowing about and thinking about performance from Day 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImparts best practices for writing T-SQL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps you avoid common errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how to write scalable code for good performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e    What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasp the fundamentals of relational theory, upon which T-SQL is based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite accurate queries that are scalable and perform well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine set-based and procedural processing, obtaining the best from both worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbed business logic in your database through stored procedures and functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplify your work with new and advanced features, such as common table expressions and windowing functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance performance by knowing when to apply features such as temporary tables, and when not to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eBeginning T-SQL\u003c\/em\u003e is for developers and database administrators with little to no T-SQL experience who will be writing database applications and queries against SQL Server databases.      \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003cp\u003e1. Getting Started\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Exploring Database Concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Writing Simple SELECT Queries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Using Built-In Functions and Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Joining Tables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Building on Subqueries and Unions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Grouping and Summarizing Data\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Writing Window Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Advanced WHERE Clauses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Query Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Manipulating Data\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Managing Transactions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Learning Procedural T-SQL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Moving Logic to the Database\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. Working with XML\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. Working with Data Types\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17. Writing Advanced Queries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18. Where to Next?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126751871216,"sku":"9781484200469","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484200469_p0.jpg?v=1763631844","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484200469","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}