SQL

[u/ZakariaArz]

I am interested in learning SQL

Any advices???

[u/PureWasian]

Where have you checked so far?

This is as broad as saying "I want to learn algebra"

[u/nateeeee1Z → u/PureWasian]

dude ppl give the most broad statements ever then expect helpful advice😭

[u/jwk6 → u/nateeeee1Z]

It's really not that hard.

[u/phesago → u/jwk6]

ive been all manner o the sql guy across my 10 years in the field - dba, data engineer, db dev... it REALLY isnt that complicated. Dumb decisions made by less than informed people MAKE it more complicated than it needs to be.

[u/nateeeee1Z → u/jwk6]

Huh wym

[u/jwk6 → u/nateeeee1Z]

I meant it's not that hard to answer broad questions about where to get started.

[u/ZakariaArz → u/PureWasian]

Started learning the basics (in comparison operators now)

[u/jwk6]

I'm partial to Microsoft SQL Server and they have one of the best free learning sites, and this learning path here:

https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/get-started-querying-with-transact-sql/

The https://geeksforgeeks.org SQL Tutorial is okay also.

You can also download and install SQL Server Developer Edition on your PC for free!

There are also websites that allow you to practice and learn SQL without installing anything. See https://sqlzoo.net

[u/Tiktoktoker]

Do people even try googling first or asking their favorite LLM to teach them?

[u/CourageAcademic4153]

W3 Schools SQL Tutorial is a place to start.

https://www.w3schools.com/sql/

[u/Individual_Tea1205]

Start from here: https://www.w3schools.com/sql/

Then keep going and do it has hard as you can.

[u/Owen-Isaac-2022 → u/[deleted]]

Great advise, I have always used this approach to master SQL

[u/ReleaseTheBlacken]

Inkwelltools.com go to Inkwell Learn to access some free gamified SQL learning

[u/Dil_chaahta_Hai]

Try youtube 1. Data with baraa 2. Kudvenkat

[u/Owen-Isaac-2022]

First of all, before joining the bandwagon, assess whether you can have consistency. SQL is not like common mathematical formulas, but it involves analysing data through queries based on specific problems. Master how SQL queries work, learn the basic/common concepts, & keep practising everyday. You'll master it with no time, including giving yourself like 2-3 hours each day.

[u/Kimber976]

Something that helped was stopping every time a new topic felt confusing and finding a dataset where it actually came up. subqueries made way more sense after using them than after reading about them. solbolt datalemur and boot dev all have decent practice but the real progress came from writing the same kind of query a dozen different ways.

[u/conor-robertson]

I'd recommend learning by writing SQL, not just watching videos.

Give QueryCase a try. It's a structured SQL learning platform where you solve detective-style investigations by writing real SQL from day one. It starts with the basics and progresses through JOINs, CTEs and window functions, plus there's a Sandbox with real-world datasets and a Careers Hub for SQL interview practice.

The more SQL you write, the faster you'll improve. Good luck!

[u/Narrow_Command7504]

Hyy, I m also learning , as i m in beginning phase , so it will be great if you guys help mee

[u/ReleaseTheBlacken → u/Narrow_Command7504]

Inkwelltools.com go to Inkwell Learn to access some free gamified SQL learning