The book was sent to me by Michael Simons. He asked for my feedback: I changed my reading schedule, took a few months, and here it is.   Facts  10 chapters288 pages$33.59 (eBook)  Note that MotherDuck, the company behind DuckDB, offers a free PDF copy.     Chapters  An introduction to DuckDBGetting started with DuckDBExecuting SQL queriesAdvanced aggregation and analysis of dataExploring data without persistenceIntegrating with the Python ecosystemDuckDB in the cloud with MotherDuckBuilding data

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DuckDB in Action by Mark Needham, Michael Hunger, and Michael Simons offers a detailed guide to DuckDB with a step-by-step approach. The book covers DuckDB basics, advanced SQL queries, and its integration with ecosystems like Python’s Pandas and Apache Spark. Despite being informative, the book struggles with focus, fluctuating between teaching DuckDB and general SQL learning.