Introduction

MySQL is a powerful relational database-management system that supports a richly featured SQL language. It’s fast, easy to use, and—best of all—available for free!

MySQL is a very popular choice for web development because of its close relationship with PHP. Many companies provide MySQL as part of a standard web-hosting deal, so you might already have access to MySQL without needing to install any software.

Sams Teach Yourself MySQL in 10 Minutes is designed to help you get a handle on MySQL quickly and easily through a series of step-by-step lessons.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for you if any (or all) of the following apply:

  • You’re new to MySQL.

  • You want to quickly learn how to be productive with a MySQL database.

  • You want to learn ...

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