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Introduction to SQL
4 Courses
20 Labs
19 Hours
Skill IQ
SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a programming language designed for managing and manipulating relational databases. It allows users to perform tasks such as querying data, updating records, and managing database schemas, which are essential tasks for maintaining and analyzing structured data across diverse applications. SQL is an essential tool for most data professionals, and this learning path will equip you with a solid foundation upon which to grow your SQL skills.
Content in this path
Introduction to SQL
Watch the following courses to get a solid introduction to the world of SQL.
Hands-on Practice with SQL Coding Labs
Want to practice your SQL skills in a simulated coding environment? These hands-on coding labs will get some real experience under your fingers that you can take to the real world.
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What You'll Learn
- Database fundamentals
- How to write SQL queries
- How to use ordering, grouping, and aggregate functions
- How to JOIN tables
- How to create subqueries
- How to add, update, and delete data
- How to use Generative AI tools with SQL
Prerequisites
- No prerequisites are required for this course, though an understanding of fundamental programming and database concepts can be helpful.
Related topics
- Databases
- Data Analysis
- Data Manipulation
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Simon Allardice
Simon Allardice
With over three decades of software development experience, Simon has programmed in every discipline: from finance to transportation, nuclear reactors to game development. His first video course released back in 2002: since then, his popular courses have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of developers. Simon obsesses on making complicated subjects accessible, memorable, and easier to learn.
Pinal Dave
Pinal Dave
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Master of Science degree and numerous database certifications. Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books, 100 Pluralsight courses, 11 Code Labs, and 5 Skill Assessments. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.