SQL

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Databases and SQL:

   • Understand the role of databases in modern applications.
   • Learn about different types of databases and their uses.
   • Introduce the fundamentals of SQL and its importance in data manipulation.

2. Database Design and Normalization:

   • Dive into the principles of designing well-structured databases.
   • Explore normalization to eliminate redundancy and ensure data integrity.
   • Learn about primary keys, foreign keys, and relationships between tables.

3. SQL Basics:

   • Master the fundamental SQL commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE.
   • Understand how to create, modify, and delete tables.
   • Practice writing basic queries to retrieve and manipulate data.

4. Filtering and Sorting Data:

   • Learn how to use the WHERE clause to filter data based on conditions.
   • Explore the ORDER BY clause for sorting query results.

5. Joins and Relationships:

   • Understand different types of joins (INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL JOIN).
   • Explore how to combine data from multiple tables using join operations.

6. Aggregating Data:

   • Discover aggregate functions (SUM, AVG, COUNT, MIN, MAX) for summarizing data.
   • Learn how to use the GROUP BY clause to group data and apply aggregate functions.

7. Subqueries and Derived Tables:

   • Explore subqueries to create complex queries and perform nested operations.
   • Learn about derived tables and how to use them in your queries.

8. Advanced Querying Techniques:

   • Dive into window functions for advanced data analysis.
   • Understand common table expressions (CTEs) for creating reusable query blocks.

9. Data Modification:

   • Learn advanced data manipulation techniques, including INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements.
   • Understand transactions and how to maintain data consistency.

10. Indexes and Performance Optimization:

    • Explore the importance of indexes in database performance.
    • Learn how to create and manage indexes to optimize query execution.

11. Views and Stored Procedures:

    • Understand how to create views to simplify complex queries.
    • Learn the basics of stored procedures for encapsulating logic on the database server.

12. Introduction to Database Administration:

    • Get a glimpse into database administration tasks, user management, and security.