# Books

#### Summary

This page lists several books that cover both general and advanced topics related to building and managing database-driven websites with PHP 7, MySQL 8, and MariaDB. Key titles include practical guides for those new to MariaDB, such as "Getting Started with MariaDB" by Daniel Bartholomew, and advanced resources like "Migrating to MariaDB" by William Wood for those looking to transition from proprietary systems to open-source solutions. Authors like Stéphane Combaudon, Adrian W. West, and Adam Aspin provide detailed manuals and insights into both beginners' and advanced use cases, ensuring there is something for every level of expertise.

## General Topics

[*PHP 7 et MariaDB : Coffret en 2 volumes*](https://www.amazon.co.uk/PHP-MariaDB-D%C3%A9veloppez-application-persistance/dp/2409016669/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mariadb\&qid=1558010639\&s=books\&sr=1-3) by Stéphane Combaudon and Olivier Heurtel, December 2018 (French)\
Build interactive, database-driven websites with PHP 7, MySQL 8, and MariaDB.\
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[*Practical PHP 7, MySQL 8, and MariaDB Website Databases*](https://www.amazon.com/Practical-MySQL-MariaDB-Website-Databases/dp/1484238427?tag=uuid10-20) by Adrian W. West, 2nd edition, September 2018\
Build interactive, database-driven websites with PHP 7, MySQL 8, and MariaDB.\
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[*MariaDB Essentials*](https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/mariadb-essentials) by Emilien Kenler and Federico Razzoli, October 2015\
For those that don't know SQL and want to quickly jump in and learn MariaDB, or that already know MySQL but want to go further.\
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[*Getting Started with MariaDB, 2*<sup>*nd*</sup>*&#x20;Edition*](https://www.packtpub.com/big-data-and-business-intelligence/getting-started-mariadb-second-edition) by Daniel Bartholomew, June 2015\
A beginner's guide to MariaDB. No prior MariaDB or MySQL experience necessary. An expanded update to the 1<sup>st</sup> edition.

## Advanced Topics

[*Migrating to MariaDB*](https://www.apress.com/gp/book/9781484239964) by William Wood, December 2018\
Describes the process and lessons learned during a migration from a proprietary database management engine to the MariaDB open source solution.

[*Query Answers with MariaDB: Volume II: Introduction to SQL Queries*](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Query-Answers-MariaDB-Depth-Querying/dp/1999617258/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=mariadb\&qid=1558010639\&s=books\&sr=1-5) by Adam Aspin, Karine Aspin , October 2018\
Helps you further develop your analytical abilities as you discover how to write powerful SQL queries.

[*Query Answers with MariaDB: Volume I: Introduction to SQL Queries*](https://www.amazon.com/Query-Answers-MariaDB-Introduction-Queries/dp/199961724X?tag=uuid10-20) by Adam Aspin, Karine Aspin , October 2018\
Helps you develop your analytical abilities as you discover how to write powerful SQL queries.

[*MariaDB and MySQL Common Table Expressions and Window Functions Revealed*](http://apress.com/9781484231197) by Daniel Bartholomew, November 2017\
An introduction to [Common Table Expressions](https://app.gitbook.com/s/SsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV/reference/sql-statements/data-manipulation/selecting-data/common-table-expressions) (CTEs) and [Window Functions](https://app.gitbook.com/s/SsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV/reference/sql-functions/special-functions/window-functions) in MariaDB and MySQL.

[*MariaDB : Administration et optimisation*](https://www.amazon.co.uk/MariaDB-Administration-optimisation-St%C3%A9phane-Combaudon/dp/2409008550) by Stéphane Combaudon, July 2017 (French)\
S'adresse aux développeurs et administrateurs MySQL ou MariaDB désireux de consolider leurs connaissances sur la principale variante de MySQL.

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