Kickstart MySQL Fundamentals

Your Complete Guide to Mastering MySQL from Basics to Real Projects!


Book Description

From powering web applications and content management systems to enterprise-level data storage, understanding MySQL is a foundational skill for anyone entering software development, data analysis, or IT.


Kickstart MySQL Fundamentals is your step-by-step guide to becoming confident in relational database concepts and SQL programming. The book begins with the basics, such as- how to install MySQL, set up databases, and run your first queries. As you progress, you will explore constraints, operators, and built-in functions that form the core of practical SQL development.


Moving into advanced territory, you will master joins, indexing for performance, and secure user management. Each chapter is filled with real-world examples and use cases to help solidify your understanding. A final capstone project brings all the concepts together in a hands-on, practical challenge that mimics real-world database tasks.


Thus, whether you are a student, an aspiring developer, or IT professional, this book offers the essential foundation to manage and query databases effectively.


So, do not get left behind—data skills are no longer optional. Start mastering MySQL today, and take control of your data future!


Table of Contents

1. Introduction to MySQL

2. Getting Started with MySQL

3. Constraints in MySQL

4. Operators in MySQL

5. MySQL Built-in Functions

6. MySQL Statements

7. MySQL Joins

8. MySQL Indexes

9. MySQL Users

10. MySQL Advanced

11. MySQL Miscellaneous

12. Capstone Project

Index