Mastering Business Analysis with Crystal Reports 9 (Wordware Applications Library)

What's Next?

In this chapter, you've explored creating SQL queries for use within Crystal Reports. Learning the SQL language is a great skill for any report writer to possess; the more you understand about SQL, the greater command you'll have with report writing software such as Crystal Reports. Should you be interested in learning SQL, two excellent books to get you started are Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes by Ben Forta and The Guru's Guide to Transact-SQL by Ken Henderson.

You've come a long way in this book, learning many of the reporting techniques required for real-world report development. By now, you probably have a strong understanding of Crystal Reports and are familiar with the possibilities available within this exciting and usable software.

Keep plugging away, and remember that the only way to learn how to develop usable reports is by doing.