Introduction to SQL
Learn how to create and query relational databases using SQL in just two hours.
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Get an Introduction to SQL in Two Hours
Much of the world's raw data—from electronic medical records to customer transaction histories—lives in organized collections of tables called relational databases. Being able to wrangle and extract data from these databases using SQL is an essential skill within the data industry and in increasing demand.In just two hours, you'll get to know the theory and the practice through bite-sized videos and interactive exercises where you can put your new-found skills to the test.
Learn how Relational Databases are Organized
SQL is an essential language for building and maintaining relational databases, which opens the door to a range of careers in the data industry and beyond. You’ll start this course by covering data organization, tables, and best practices for database construction.Write Your First SQL Queries
The second half of this course looks at creating SQL queries for selecting data that you need from your database. You’ll have the chance to practice your querying skills before moving on to customizing and saving your results.Understand the Difference Between PostgreSQL and SQL Server
PostgreSQL and SQL Server are two of the most popular SQL flavors. You’ll finish off this course by looking at the differences, benefits, and applications of each. By the end of the course, you’ll have some hands-on experience in learning SQL and the grounding to start applying it to projects or continue your learning in a more specialized direction.For Business
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Relational Databases
FreeBefore writing any SQL queries, it’s important to understand the underlying data. In this chapter, we’ll discover the role of SQL in creating and querying relational databases. Using a database for a local library, we will explore database and table organization, data types and storage, and best practices for database construction.
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Querying
Learn your first SQL keywords for selecting relevant data from database tables! After practicing querying skills in a database of books, you’ll customize query results using aliasing and save them as views so they can be shared. Finally, you’ll explore the differences between SQL flavors and databases such as PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
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Izzy is a Data Coach at iO-Sphere. She discovered a love for data during her seven years as an accounting professor at the University of Washington. She holds a masters degree in Taxation and is a Certified Public Accountant. Her passion is making learning technical topics fun.
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