SQL

Since SQL is used by MySQL and other databases, you can find an endless supply of resources for this language. While generic SQL references will not necessarily show you how to get the most out of a MySQL database, they should teach you the fundamentals. A few online SQL references include

• A Gentle Introduction to SQL, www.sqlzoo.net (Figure C.12)

  Figure C.12. A Gentle Introduction to SQL is a great beginner's guide to the language.

  
  
  

• SQL Course, www.sqlcourse.com

• SQL Course 2, www.sqlcourse2.com

• W3Schools.com, www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp (Figure C.13)

  Figure C.13. The W3 Schools' Web site has a lot of useful information on SQL, HTML, CSS, and more.

  
  
  

• SQL.org, www.sql.org, a portal for most everything involved with databases