對這種流行的數據庫的最新版本更新，這個版本包含了眾多已被添加到MySQL5.0和5.1，其中包括專門用于存儲過程和觸發(fā)器一節(jié)復雜的功能。經過安裝和初始設置的簡要介紹
Updated for the latest versions of this popular database, this edition covers many complex features that have been added to MySQL 5.0 and 5.1, including a section dedicated to stored procedures and triggers. After a brief introduction on installation and initial setup, the book explains:

How to configure MySQL, such as setting the root password
MySQL data types, including numerics, strings, dates, and complex types
SQL syntax, commands, data types, operators, and functions
Arithmetic, comparison and logical operators
Aggregate and general functions
Stored procedures and triggers, including procedure definition, procedure calls, procedure management, cursors, and triggers