Beginning Presentation:

Description:

Come take a look at a different learning approach to SQL. Get inside Lynn Beighley’s book (and head).

We will examine the first few chapters of her book entitled Head First SQL. Data tables, SELECT, INSERT, DELETE and UPDATE statements. TERMS: Relational, Normal, Atomic, Single Quote and Delimiters

Lynn has a unique approach to a technical manual. She makes it both interesting and fun. She places as much emphasis on the learning process as the material being learned. I am sure you will come to appreciate her own brand of SQL humor. We will also be giving away a copy of her book to one lucky HUG member.

Jim Watkins is a senior developer for Heritage Computer Consulting & Services, Inc. HCCS is a 22 year old Computer Consulting firm located in Overland Park, Kansas specializing in providing custom solutions to real world challenges for their clients.

Advanced Presentation: Prototyping with Microsoft Access

Description:

Access can be used to generate quick prototypes for:

· Ideas and brainstorming

· Possible projects

· Large projects, even if they will be created on different database platforms

Janet Gelsinger is a Teradata DBA at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, working with projects on Hallmark's enterprise data warehouse. Janet builds Access databases for small to medium-sized projects and has been active in the Heartland Access user group for many years.

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Head First SQL by Lynn Beighley. In today's world, data is power, but the real secret is having power over your data. Head First SQL takes you to the heart of the SQL language, from basic syntax queries using INSERT and SELECT to hardcore database manipulation with subqueries, joins, and transactions.

Give-away drawing for HUG members only. Sponsored by: Heritage Computer Consulting & Services, Inc.