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 its 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. Youll 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.

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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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