Database Reference
In-Depth Information
All the chapters in this topic use working examples, showing you the SQL
syntax, showing what it does, and explaining why it does it. I strongly suggest
that you try each and every example for yourself so as to learn MariaDB
firsthand.
Appendix B, “The Example Tables,” describes the example tables used
throughout this topic, and explains how to obtain and install them. If you have
not done so, refer to this appendix before proceeding.
Note
You Need MariaDB Obviously, you need access to a copy of MariaDB to follow along.
Appendix A, “Getting Started with MariaDB,” explains where to get a copy of MariaDB
and provides some pointers for getting started. If you do not have access to a copy of
MariaDB, refer to that appendix before proceeding.
In this first chapter, you learned what SQL is and why it is useful. Because
SQL is used to interact with databases, you also reviewed some basic database
terminology.
