In this 2 hour project, you will get hands-on practice with MySQL for data engineering tasks. You will learn how to interact with MySQL databases from the command line interface, import and modify external datasets, integrate MySQL with Python applications, and more. By the end, you will have practical experience with essential MySQL skills needed for manipulating, processing, and working with relational databases in a data engineering context.
MySQL-for-Data-Engineering
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4.2
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Beginner level
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2 hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Import and query an external database using MySQL commands
Modify databases and tables structures with MySQL statements
Connect a MySQL database to a Python web application
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
* Exploring MySQL
* Create a query local databases
* Import, modify, and archive Sakila database * Build MySQL pipelines with Bash * Display Sakila data in Python web app
Recommended experience
Basic understanding of the terminal. Some programming experience is helpful.
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
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This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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I found this course great. One of the best for beginners.
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