{"product_id":"beyond-basic-sql-george-makridis-9798313166391","title":"Beyond Basic SQL: Advanced Query Strategies for SQL Server Experts","description":"\u003cb\u003eAll the essential information in one place\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Basic SQL: Advanced Query Strategies for SQL Server Experts \u003c\/i\u003eis a treasure of useful information for advanced SQL developers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn - with examples - many tricks that will normally take months to learn!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSQL is the foundation of data retrieval, but mastering its advanced capabilities separates skilled developers from true SQL Server experts. \u003ci\u003eBeyond Basic SQL: Advanced Query Strategies for SQL Server Experts\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to bridge the gap between fundamental SQL knowledge and expert-level query optimization. This book is crafted for database professionals, developers, and analysts seeking to write high-performance, scalable, and maintainable SQL queries.\u003cbr\u003eThe journey begins with \u003cb\u003equery performance fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e, covering execution plans, bottleneck identification, and indexing strategies to fine-tune database efficiency. As the chapters progress, the book dives into \u003cb\u003ecomplex joins, set operations, and window functions\u003c\/b\u003e, empowering readers to perform sophisticated data manipulations. Further, it explores \u003cb\u003esubqueries, Common Table Expressions (CTEs), and dynamic SQL\u003c\/b\u003e, providing techniques for writing flexible and efficient queries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeyond query writing, the book tackles \u003cb\u003etransaction management, concurrency control, and performance tuning\u003c\/b\u003e, equipping readers with strategies to handle high-concurrency environments effectively. The final chapters focus on \u003cb\u003etemporary tables, derived tables, and profiling tools\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring readers can analyze and optimize query execution. The book concludes with \u003cb\u003ebest practices for scalable SQL\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring queries remain efficient as datasets grow.\u003cbr\u003eBy mastering the concepts in this book, readers will be equipped to tackle real-world SQL challenges, optimize complex queries, and enhance the performance of SQL Server databases in high-demand environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Makridis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798313166391\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"George Makridis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47418988495103,"sku":"9798313166391","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fc441f89-5d7f-4460-a2fa-0a17f24b9ff4.jpg?v=1761508745","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-basic-sql-george-makridis-9798313166391","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}