beginner wants to learn SQL???

[VickyWinters]

Hi

I have a web space that contains MySQL. I have no idea of what I am doing. I would really like to learn how to use SQL. My goal is to have a web page that users could access to interact with the database.

I have searched the web for tutorials. Each one seems to pertain to servers except for 1 or 2. As I was going through the tutorial….it told me to download “front-mySQL”. Well initially I thought the tutorial was dynamite(everything was working), however, I found out that this “front-mySQL” is discontinued.

I tried a tutorial with PHP. It told me to put the file in my web space, but when I did…. The “hello world” did not display. I gave up.

Then I bought a book Sam’s SQL, PHP, APACHE thinking that this would start me off……but that too seems to pertain to servers. All I have is a home computer.

Now....I have so much downloaded on my computer that pertains to SQL that I have them mixed up in my mind.

So I am back to square one….

Does anyone have a good tutorial for the very very beginner??? Is SQL only for networks? How does anyone learn how to use this? I managed to create a database & table while login to my web space control panel, but I want to be able to do this without spending hours in my control panel.

Since you all know SQL already…..I was sure you could help.

Thanks
vicky

 

[chillay]

There is a great introduction to SQL on-line course offered through many colleges and universities in the U.S. The course is called "Introduction to SQL" and is facilitated by Cecelia Allison. I found the course to be quite informative. Ms Allison is very attentive, thorough, patient, and knowledgeable. So far it is the best course on SQL I've seen. I learned a lot and was able to apply what I learned. If anyone is serious about learning SQL and wants a simple approach to learning SQL, check this course out. You can find a school near you at:

http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic/allcrsdes.cgi?course=sql&title=Introduction^to^SQL