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Beginning Databases with PostreSQL: From Expert to Professional 2nd Edition
PostgreSQL is arguably the most powerful open-source relational database system. It has grown from academic research beginnings into a functionally-rich, standards-compliant, and enterprise-ready database used by organizations all over the world. And it's completely free to use.
Beginning Databases with PostgreSQL offers readers a thorough
overview of database basics, starting with an explanation of why you might need to use a database, and following with a summary of what different database types have to offer when compared to alternatives like spreadsheets. You'll also learn all about relational database design topics such as the SQL query language, and introduce core principles including normalization and referential integrity.
The book continues with a complete tutorial on PostgreSQL features and functions and include information on database construction and administration. Key features such as transactions, stored procedures and triggers are covered, along with many of the capabilities new to version 8. To help you get started quickly, step-by-step instructions on installing PostgreSQL on Windows and Linux/UNIX systems are included.
In the remainder of the book we show you how to make the most of PostgreSQL features in your own applications using a wide range of programming languages, including C, Perl, PHP, Java and C#. Many example programs are presented in the book, and all are available for download from the Apress web site.
By the end of the book you will be able to install, use, and effectively manage a PostgreSQL server, design and implement a database, and create and deploy your own database applications.
Over 150 pages of coverage is devoted to the most popular PostgreSQL APIs, including PHP, Perl, Java and C. Users of all levels will appreciate the 50 pages of condensed reference material covering PostgreSQL data types, syntax, the psql client, and large object support.
Chapter 1. Introduction to PostgreSQL
Chapter 2. Relational Database Principles
Chapter 3. Getting Started with PostgreSQL
Chapter 4. Accessing Your Data
Chapter 5. PostgreSQL Graphical Tools
Chapter 6. Data Interfacing
Chapter 7. Advanced Data Selection
Chapter 8. Data Definition and Manipulation
Chapter 9. Transactions and Locking
Chapter 10. Stored Procedures and Triggers
Chapter 11. PostgreSQL Administration
Chapter 12. Database Design
Chapter 13. Accessing PostgreSQL From C Using libpq
Chapter 14. Accessing PostgreSQL From C Using Embedded SQL
Chapter 15. Accessing PostgreSQL from PHP
Chapter 16. Accessing PostgreSQL From Perl
Chapter 17. Accessing PostgreSQL from Java
Chapter 18. Further Information and Resources
Appendix A. PostgreSQL Database Limits
Appendix B. PostgreSQL Data Types
Appendix C. PostgreSQL SQL Syntax
Appendix D. psql Reference
Appendix E. Database Schema and Tables
Appendix F. Large Objects Support in PostgreSQL
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