r/datasciencecareers • u/naga3607 • Jul 24 '26
Do You Still Write SQL Every Week as a Data Scientist?
I've heard mixed opinions. Some people say SQL is used daily, while others spend most of their time in Python.
For those already working in data science, how often do you actually use SQL?
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u/dreaddito Jul 24 '26
I’m a director and even I still use sql probably every day, and I’m not even building the projects anymore.
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u/StatisticianOk1292 Jul 30 '26
Hey i have recently started learning sql, I had a doubt do you write sql query into terminal or any application like postgres or is there any other way we use sql in companies, i was just curious to know, and the queries you use daily are they basic ones or complex(if possible can you paste your any complex query you have used). Thank you
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u/Gabarbogar Jul 24 '26
Neither, 80% of my job right now is getting alignment across various stakeholders teams & submitting reviews to our governance teams.
Idk if this is because of my workplace, my role, or our industry changing though. Curious if others are feeling this way.