T-SQL is the fundamental language for database programming in SQL Server 2005. All professional SQL Server users need to know it and, even more important, must understand how to use it well. The language has grown considerably since SQL Server 2000 and even experienced T-SQL programmers have many new features to master. They need a convenient single source of information and advice. This book provides that, clearly and comprehensively.

Both database administrators and developers will find this highly readable, detailed description of T-SQL an eye-opening and invaluable reference for as long as they work with SQL Server 2005.