Ben Forta

  • 6

    Catalog books

  • 6

    Works

  • 1999 to 2017

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Ben Forta writes practical, task-focused programming guides that get readers writing useful SQL quickly. His Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes distills core concepts into short, approachable lessons designed for developers and data users who need to learn by doing rather than wading through theory.

Forta’s style emphasizes clear examples, step-by-step exercises, and concise explanations that fit busy schedules. The book’s ten-minute lesson format helps readers build confidence and practical skills incrementally, making SQL accessible to beginners and a handy refresher for experienced practitioners.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Concise SQL tutorials • Practical examples • Quick-reference format

Genres and themes: Tech how-to • Databases • Practical programming

Who this author is best for: Great for developers and students who need a fast, hands-on introduction to SQL.

Start with the Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes book to learn core queries and patterns quickly.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes (Sams Teach Yourself...in 10 Minutes)

    Macmillan Computer Pub • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 208 pages.

  2. Sams Teach Yourself HomeSite 4 in 24 Hours

    Macmillan Computer Pub • 1999 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. Sams teach yourself Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL in 10 minutes

    Sams Publishing • 2017 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 351 pages.

  4. Adobe ColdFusion 8 Web Application Construction Kit, Volume 3

    Adobe Press • 2007 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 600 pages.

  5. Advanced Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Application Development (Visual Quickstart Guides)

    Addison-Wesley • 2005 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 991 pages.

  6. Reality ColdFusion

    Pearson P T R • 2002 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2002 • 528 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes (Sams Teach Yourself...in 10 Minutes) is the easier short commitment, while Sams Teach Yourself HomeSite 4 in 24 Hours asks for more reading time up front.
  • Sams Teach Yourself HomeSite 4 in 24 Hours gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes (Sams Teach Yourself...in 10 Minutes) leans later in the catalog.
  • Sams teach yourself Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL in 10 minutes is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes (Sams Teach Yourself...in 10 Minutes).

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