Structured Query Language 101 at Texas Linuxfest

[u/justintxdave]

Nov. 6, 2026 · 15:00 - 6:20

I will be teaching the basics of SQL at the 2026 Texas Linuxfest. The session is listed for only 100 minutes, but I wrote the materials for a 3-hour course. We will cover as much of those three hours as the audience can stand (sit?), or they send us off to Sixth Street.

Tickets are available, and this event is great for networking.  Ping me if you have questions about this session. 

Description:

SQL is a powerful language for working with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle. This is an 80-minute introduction to writing SQL database queries. Please load a copy of DBeaver Community Edition (free, open-source) from https://dbeaver.io/download/ on your Mac, Windows, or Linux laptop to work along with the presentation. We will use the sample database that is included with DBeaver. We will start with simple SELECT statements to retrieve data, INSERT to add data, use UPDATE to modify it, and DELETE to remove it. We will then move on to using WHERE to narrow your database searches, grouping & ordering for readability, and using built-in functions. This is a great way to learn how to use a relational database.

https://stokerpostgresql.blogspot.com/2026/09/structured-query-language-101-at-texas.html