Announcing the “Learning SQL” Book
Want to learn Structure Querying Language from scratch? This book will help you!
Structured Querying Language, more commonly known as SQL, is the cornerstone of database management and a programming language that has been around in the last 50 years. Whether you’re a developer, a data enthusiast, or someone looking to enhance their skill set, learning SQL will still be relevant for many years to come.
Understanding SQL (Structured Query Language) can greatly enhance your ability to work with generated code, even if you anticipate a future where AI handles much of the coding process. Here’s why:
- Data Manipulation: SQL is crucial for handling databases and manipulating data. Many applications rely on databases to store and retrieve information.
- Integration: Generated code often interacts with databases. Knowing SQL enables you to adapt generated code with existing databases or design new databases to work with the generated code.
- Debugging: Bugs are inevitable in any software development process. With SQL knowledge, you can effectively debug issues related to database interactions, whether they stem from generated code or custom implementations you do on your own.
- Optimization: SQL proficiency empowers you to write efficient queries, optimize database performance, and troubleshoot performance issues that may arise from generated code interacting with databases.
- Customization: While AI-generated code may handle standard tasks, there will always be a need for customization and fine-tuning to meet specific requirements. Knowing SQL allows you to tailor database interactions according to your application’s unique needs.
- Collaboration: Even in a future where AI plays a significant role in coding, human collaboration remains essential. Understanding SQL enables effective communication with other developers and other people on the data value chain (data scientists, machine learning engineers, data scientists, product managers, etc.)
While AI may automate many coding tasks in the future, SQL proficiency remains a highly valuable skill and will likely continue to be so.
Learning SQL Book
Because I believe SQL is a great language to learn, I’ve written a “Learning SQL” book that will serve as your companion on the path to SQL mastery.
Here’s what you can expect to find within its pages:
- Learn how to setup MySQL in your computer.
- Foundations of SQL: Dive into the fundamentals of SQL, understanding its syntax, and grasping the core concepts that underpin this powerful language.
- Database Essentials: Gain insights into the world of databases, learning how to design, create, and manage databases efficiently.
- Querying Mastery: Unlock the secrets of SQL querying. From basic SELECT statements to complex JOIN operations, you’ll learn how to retrieve, filter, and manipulate data with ease.
- Data Manipulation: Explore the various data manipulation techniques SQL offers, including INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements, empowering you to control your data effectively.
- Practical Examples: Put your newfound knowledge to the test with hands-on examples and real-world scenarios.
- Best Practices and Tips: Discover best practices and insider tips from seasoned SQL professionals, equipping you with the tools you need to write efficient, maintainable, and scalable SQL code.
Whether you’re aiming to land your dream job, enhance your career prospects, or simply satisfy your curiosity, “SQL For Absolute Beginners” provides you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to succeed in the world of data.
So, are you ready to embark on your SQL journey? Pick up your copy of “SQL For Absolute Beginners” and unlock the door to a world of endless possibilities in database management and querying.
You can grab the book in the following links:
- Gumroad (3€)
- Amazon Books
