Re: A good postgresql book

On Thursday 10 November 2005 21:03, Dennis Veatch wrote:
> I guess to much information can be an overload. Been surfin' to find a
> decent book and don't really know which one to try. I have a um, not
> exactly vague understanding of a database.
>
> Meaning I can create the tables and crude/elementary queries that are just
> about as basic as you can get. It's when ya get to the point of trying to
> get all that info out the way I want is were I fall down. Ouch.
>
> I guess something on SQL that is directed towards postgresql is what I'm
> looking for. But ideally it would have good examples and explanations.
> Actually I need pictures, hee hee.
>
> Anyway I am open to some good recommendations.

I think I would recommend "Beginning Databases with PostgreSQL, 2nd Edition"
from Apress, as it's aimed toward beginers. (full disclosure, I did the
technical review for the book, though I get no money if you buy it)

Otherwise the book "PostgreSQL, 2nd Edition" from Sams is recommended by a lot
of folks and I wouldn't expect it to disappoint. I haven't read it (yet)
though I do have the first edition which was very good; it's material is
probably a bit more intermediate level.

Otherwise there is a list of PostgreSQL related books available at
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/books/ which contains links to older books and
books online. HTH.

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Robert Treat
Build A Brighter Lamp :: Linux Apache {middleware} PostgreSQL