Practical SQL, 2nd Edition: A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data by Anth

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Analyze data like a pro, even if you're a beginner.Practical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. Anthony DeBarros, a journalist and data analyst, focuses on using SQL to find the story within your data. The examples and code use the open-source database PostgreSQL and its companion pgAdmin interface, and the concepts you learn will apply to most database management systems, including MySQL, Oracle, SQLite, and others.*You'll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language, then build skills by analyzing data from real-world datasets such as US Census demographics, New York City taxi rides, and earthquakes from US Geological Survey. Each chapter includes exercises and examples that teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently.You'll learn how to-Create databases and related tables using your own dataAggregate, sort, and filter data to find patternsUse functions for basic math and advanced statistical operationsIdentify errors in data and clean them upAnalyze spatial data with a geographic information system (PostGIS)Create advanced queries and automate tasksThis updated second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest in SQL features, including additional advanced query techniques for wrangling data. This edition also has two new chapters- an expanded set of instructions on for setting up your system plus a chapter on using PostgreSQL with the popular JSON data interchange format.Learning SQL doesn't have to be dry and complicated. Practical SQL delivers clear examples with an easy-to-follow approach to teach you the tools you need to build and manage your own databases.* Microsoft SQL Server employs a variant of the language called T-SQL, which is not covered by Practical SQL.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Anthony DeBarros is a longtime journalist who has combined his interests in data analysis, coding, software product development, and storytelling for much of his career. He is a data news editor for The Wall Street Journal, focusing on topics such as the economy, trade, the U.S. Census, and politics. He previously held positions with USA TODAY, the Poughkeepsie Journal, and the DocumentCloud project for Investigative Reporters and Editors. His work has received multiple honors, including a prestigious Silver Baton from the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards.

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Setting up pgAdmin2. Creating Your First Database and Table3. Beginning Data Exploration with SELECT4. Understanding Data Types5. Importing and Exporting Data6. Basic Math and Stats7. Joining Tables in a Relational Database8. Table Design that Works for You9. Extracting Information by Grouping and Summarizing10. Inspecting and Modifying Data11. Statistical Functions in SQL12. Working with Dates and Times13. Advanced Query Techniques14. Mining Text to Find Meaningful Data15. Analyzing Spatial Data with PostGIS16. Working with JSON Data17. Saving Time with Views, Functions, and Triggers18. Using PostgreSQL from the Command Line19. Maintaining Your Database20. Identifying and Telling the Story Behind Your DataAppendix A. Additional Resources

Review

"Even better than the previous edition!"—Jakub Romanowski, LearnSQL.com"This book is comprehensive, well organized, and contains almost everything a new developer needs to learn SQL using Postgres. Besides, the arrangement of the sections is logical, and the writing style is not complicated where information is supported by the required examples and images, in addition to evidence from the writer's practical experiences."—Hadi Fadlallah, SQLShack"[W]ell-written and informative . . . an extremely enjoyable book that will keep the reader engaged with interesting, thought-provoking exercises . . . I highly recommend Practical SQL, 2nd Edition to anyone wanting to learn PostgreSQL and how to tell stories with data."—Joshua Allen Holm, Opensource.comREVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION:"This book is comprehensive, well organized, and contains almost everything a new developer needs to learn SQL using Postgres. Besides, the arrangement of the sections is logical, and the writing style is not complicated where information is supported by the required examples and images, in addition to evidence from the writer's practical experiences."—Hadi Fadlallah, SQLShack"One of the best-organized travelogues we've seen into the SQL realm."—Newstips Bulletin"More fun and more engaging [than Learning SQL from O'Reilly]."—Giles McMullen-Klein, Python Programmer, YouTuber"Practical SQL will take you from an absolute databases beginner towards becoming a database and SQL master. This book is one of those books that you feel like [you're] reading a novel, not a technical book. It uses an easy to follow and [understandable] approach that makes it easy to read for people from all backgrounds."—Sara A. Metwalli, Towards Data Science"I recommend reading Practical SQL by Anthony DeBarros for a more in-depth look on how to implement regression analysis and other analytical tools using SQL."—Michael Grogan, Towards Data Science"One of the most interesting books about SQL I've ever read. At first glance, it looks like a guide for complete rookies. But the author raises topics that will interest advanced users."—Jakub Romanowski, LearnSQL.com

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One of the best-organized travelogues we've seen into the SQL realm." --Newstips Bulletin "Slightly more fun and more engaging [than Learning SQL from O'Reilly]." --Python Programmer, YouTuber " Practical SQL will take you from an absolute databases beginner towards becoming a database and SQL master. This book is one of those books that you feel like reading a novel, not a technical book. It uses an easy to follow and understand the approach that makes it easy to read for people from all backgrounds." --Sara A. Metwalli, Towards Data Science "I recommend reading Practical SQL by Anthony DeBarros for a more in-depth look on how to implement regression analysis and other analytical tools using SQL." --Michael Grogan, Towards Data Science

Details ISBN1718501064 Short Title Practical SQL, 2nd Edition Language English ISBN-10 1718501064 ISBN-13 9781718501065 Format Paperback Subtitle A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data Author Anthony Debarros Imprint No Starch Press,US Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States Year 2022 AU Release Date 2022-01-25 NZ Release Date 2022-01-25 US Release Date 2022-01-25 Publication Date 2022-01-25 UK Release Date 2022-01-25 Illustrator Gillian Flint Birth 1939 Affiliation Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Germany Position Assistant Professor Qualifications PsyD Publisher No Starch Press,US Replaces 9781593278274 DEWEY 005.756 Audience General Pages 464 We've got this

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