Rick Silva is a software developer with decades of database experience. Silva has worked at Harvard Business School, Zipcar, and various financial services companies. A Boston native and a Boston College alum, he now lives in the Raleigh, North Carolina area with his wife Patti and his dog Dixie. When he's not joining database tables, he's playing banjo at a local bluegrass jam.
"“A fantastic resource for anyone who wants to learn about MySQL . . . and an excellent refresher for more seasoned developers.” —Scott Stroz, MySQL Developer Advocate “Understand not just the 'what,' but the 'why' behind MySQL development."" —Steven Sian, Web and Mobile Application Developer ""If you’re looking to learn MySQL (and specifically 8.0) quickly and efficiently, Rick Silva’s [MySQL Crash Course] is the perfect resource. With its practical approach, clear examples, and step-by-step guidance, as [a] developer, this book will help you master MySQL!"" —Frédéric Descamps, MySQL Architect at Oracle and technical reviewer of MySQL Crash Course"