The SQL Ready Reckoner - Your Essential Guide to Mastering SQL

Overview

Welcome to the repository for the book The SQL Ready Reckoner published by Arcchie Publications. This repository contains resources, code examples, and supplementary materials related to the book. Whether you're a reader of the book or an author, this readme provides essential information about the repository's contents.

Table of Contents

1. About the Book
2. Repository Contents
3. Getting Started
4. Code Examples
5. Aabout the Authors
6. Feedback and Contributions
7. License
8. Community

About the Book

The SQL Ready Reckoner - Your Essential Guide to Mastering SQL is carefully crafted to be your trusted companion on the journey to becoming proficient in Structured Query Language (SQL). Whether you're a newcomer to the world of databases or a seasoned IT professional seeking a quick reference, this book is designed to meet your needs. In an era dominated by data, SQL has become an indispensable tool. From managing vast datasets to extracting valuable insights, SQL is the language of choice for interacting with relational databases. However, learning a new programming language can be daunting, especially if you're starting. This book was born from a simple but profound idea: to make SQL learning accessible, practical, and enjoyable for everyone. We understand that not everyone comes from an IT background, and that's fine. SQL Ready Reckoner is here to bridge that gap. SQL Ready Reckoner is not your typical SQL textbook. We've distilled complex concepts into plain language and practical examples. Whether you're aiming to build a solid foundation or looking to sharpen your SQL skills, this book covers it all. SQL Ready Reckoner is for anyone who wants to harness the power of SQL. Whether you're a student, a database administrator, a developer, or an aspiring data analyst, you'll find valuable insights and guidance within these pages. We dedicate this book to individuals like you who are enthusiastic about learning and leveraging SQL's capabilities. Your desire for knowledge and commitment to mastering SQL serve as our inspiration. Let us embark together on this odyssey of discovery, innovation, and limitless imagination. In conclusion, this book stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and community. A lot of individuals mentioned played a pivotal role in bringing this project to fruition, and we are truly grateful for their involvement.

Repository Contents

• /code-examples: This directory contains code examples discussed in the book.
• /resources: Supplementary resources, such as data files or additional reading materials, can be found here.

Getting Started

To get started with the book and the materials in this repository:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine using git clone.
2. Explore the /code-examples directory for hands-on coding examples.
3. Review the /resources directory for additional resources mentioned in the book.

Code Examples

The /code-examples directory contains practical code samples that align with the content of the book. Feel free to explore and use these examples for your learning and experimentation.

The code will look like the following:

Select empcode,empname,deptcode,job,sal,Hiredate as "Job Start Date" from emp order by “Job Start Date" desc

About the Authors

Praveen K Sharma is a visionary leader with over two decades of industry experience in Database and Project management, Delivery, and customer relations. He has been involved in multiple On site and Offshore assignments with Client facing interactions, Delivery Management of projects driving large workforce in multicultural environment across locations. With strong leadership skills, his expertise spans Strategy Consulting, Enterprise Transformation, Analyst Communications, and more.

Deepak Gupta is an IT Professional with over two decades of experience with a strong focus on Innovation & delivery excellence. Deepak has extensively worked in the fields of Hybrid Multi-Cloud, Application transformation with Microservices, AI, and Internet Security. Deepak is an IBM Master Inventor with 20+ granted/filed patents and 30+ IP.com publications. Deepak has been a Mentor of Change with AIM Niti Aayog, Govt of India, and a Business Coach in the Business Blaster program with Govt of NCT of Delhi.

Naveen Bhardwaj is a Solution Architect with 18 years of extensive experience in database/Project management with global client in different sectors and technological domains. Beside database management, Naveen's area of expertise includes cloud migration, Cloud Infrastructure management, application setup, and more. Naveen is also, as a physicist, trying to explore Quantum computing and its application in the AI era.

Shitij Nagpal is a dynamic and adept leader boasting more than twenty years of industry & IT delivery experience. With an extensive track record of catering to diverse clients across various global regions, his expertise spans managing business Intelligence/analytics, infrastructure management, data center migrations, and the setup of complex applications. Shitij's two innovative publications were published in IP.com in 2023. Shitij has been appointed as Business Coach in the Business Blaster program with Govt of NCT of Delhi.

Feedback and Contributions

We value your feedback and contributions to make this resource even better. If you find errors in the book, issues in the code examples, or have suggestions for improvement, please open an issue in this repository. If you'd like to contribute directly, you're welcome to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This repository and its contents are licensed under [MIT License]. Please review the LICENSE file for detailed terms and conditions.

Happy reading and coding!

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