In this course you will learn all about the Structured Query Language ("SQL".) We will review the origins of the language and its conceptual foundations. But primarily, we will focus on learning all the standard SQL commands, their syntax, and how to use these commands to conduct analysis of the data within a relational database. Our scope includes not only the SELECT statement for retrieving data and creating analytical reports, but also includes the DDL ("Data Definition Language") and DML ("Data Manipulation Language") commands necessary to create and maintain database objects.
The Structured Query Language (SQL)
The Structured Query Language (SQL)
This course is part of Databases for Data Scientists Specialization
Instructor: Alan Paradise
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The origins and historical basis for SQL
Standard SQL use and syntax
How to code SQL queries in order to analyze data stored in relational databases
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DL
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
Good refresher for the basic stuff, explained it in new and helpful ways, and great introduction to some more advanced SQL
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Reviewed on Feb 23, 2023
In my opinion, this course is quite suitable for people who are just starting to learn SQL. Complete learning material content even to the history of the SQL language.
AT
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
The lecturer is really inspiring. It was a pleasure to take this course. The material is also well structured, well presented and organized.
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