I found MySQL Cookbook really good for figuring out how to solve a problem - good if you are coming from another database, or have a list of specific problems.
I haven't read MySQL Reference Manual, but I have read Mastering MySQL 4 - I thought it was quite good. Head to your local book store, and browse the MySQL section - buy the book that gets a good Amazon.com review (ie not full of mistakes), covers the version you are interested in deploying, and that you find readable. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul DuBois" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ola Ogunneye" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:56 AM Subject: Re: Could someone please help in choosing a manual... > At 13:28 -0400 7/22/03, Ola Ogunneye wrote: > >I am still getting my feet wet on mysql. I, however have seen the MYSQL > >Refereence Manual at the mysql site while I have also seen Mysql > >Cookbook referenced or mentioned in the list. > > > >As a true novice starting out, can someone tell me which of the two > >would be best suited for a true newbie.... > > Everyone needs the MySQL Reference Manual. > > If you're new to MySQL, then MySQL Cookbook may not be the best choice > for a first book. A more general text is "MySQL, Second Edition". > Some comparison information is available here: > > http://www.kitebird.com/mysql-book-comparison.php > > Disclaimer: I wrote both books, so of course I know more about them > than other author's books. I'm sure other people on this list will > provide recommendations for which books they've found most helpful. > > > > > > >Thank you all in advance > > > >Ola > > > -- > Paul DuBois, Senior Technical Writer > Madison, Wisconsin, USA > MySQL AB, www.mysql.com > > Are you MySQL certified? http://www.mysql.com/certification/ > > > -- > MySQL General Mailing List > For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql > To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
