SQL Programming

This course provides an introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL), focusing on database concepts, querying data, and database management using SQL. It covers fundamental SQL operations, data manipulation, database design principles, and practical applications.

Prerequisites:

- Basic understanding of databases and data management concepts.
- Familiarity with fundamental programming concepts (variables, loops, functions).

Course Outline:

• Module 1: Introduction to Databases and SQL
• 1.1. Overview of Databases
•  - Introduction to database management systems (DBMS)
•  - Types of databases (relational, NoSQL, etc.)
•  - Importance of data management
• 1.2. Introduction to SQL
•  - What is SQL?
•  - History and evolution of SQL
•  - SQL standards and implementations
• 1.3. SQL Data Types
•  - Common data types in SQL (integer, varchar, date, etc.)
•  - Data type constraints
•  - Choosing appropriate data types
• Module 2: SQL Basics
• 2.1. SQL Syntax and Queries
•  - Basic SQL syntax rules
•  - SELECT statement: Retrieving data from tables
•  - Filtering data using WHERE clause
• 2.2. Sorting and Filtering Data
•  - Sorting data using ORDER BY clause
•  - Filtering data using comparison operators
•  - Using logical operators (AND, OR, NOT)
• 2.3. Aggregate Functions
•  - Introduction to aggregate functions (SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.)
•  - Grouping data using GROUP BY clause
•  - Filtering grouped data with HAVING clause
• Module 3: Data Manipulation with SQL
• 3.1. Data Manipulation Language (DML)
•  - INSERT statement: Inserting records into tables
• And more.