I just need a book for an intermediate/advanced database developer in MySQL and SQL Server to start learning Postgres. Any recommendations?
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I learned from the Postgres documentation. Its actually pretty good. Check it out: http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/interactive/index.html
Its a great site to look at while you're working too. It always in my bookmark toolbar.
Daniel
2010-02-11 22:24:39
I agree, but use the latest version :-). http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.4/interactive/index.html
Matt Solnit
2010-02-11 22:30:32
Good call. I'll update that.
Daniel
2010-02-11 22:43:50
Yup, if you know one SQL, then Postgres should be easy to pickup.. PL/psql on the other hand... well.. good luck with that.
Earlz
2010-02-11 22:48:39
Their documentation is excellent and makes it very easy to learn.
rfusca
2010-02-12 03:02:34
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Aside from the documentation (which is excellent and fully recommended), I noticed that Amazon has a book that's being released this month (feb. 10'). I'm linking this one because while there's a bunch of other books in print that are good, quite a few were published in 2006 or earlier. There have been numerous new releases since then, so you won't be introduced to a lot of new features.
In any case, once the book comes out, remember to try before you buy.
Dana the Sane
2010-02-11 22:47:43
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I've learned a lot on Postgresql by following the planet: http://www.planetpostgresql.org. Particularly interesting are the description of the latest features on http://www.depesz.com. Mailing lists archives on http://archives.postgresql.org are also a goldmine.
small_duck
2010-02-11 22:54:31