Courses/SQL & Databases/Introduction to SQL

Introduction to SQL

Learn SQL basics for database management

Beginner⏱️ 35 minutes

Lesson Content

Introduction to SQL

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for managing relational databases.

Key Concepts:

  • Tables: Store data in rows and columns
  • Queries: Retrieve data from tables
  • CRUD: Create, Read, Update, Delete

Basic Commands:

-- Select all data
SELECT * FROM users;

-- Select specific columns
SELECT name, email FROM users;

-- Filter with WHERE
SELECT * FROM users WHERE age > 18;

-- Order results
SELECT * FROM users ORDER BY name ASC;

Creating Tables:

CREATE TABLE users (
  id INT PRIMARY KEY,
  name VARCHAR(100),
  email VARCHAR(100),
  age INT
);
sql
Loading...
Next (Complete this lesson first)
SQL Joins and Relationships