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Sahil Gogna

SQL Learning Roadmap for Beginners


1. Introduction to SQL and Databases (1-2 Weeks)

● Fundamentals of SQL:
○ What is SQL?
A brief history of SQL and its importance in managing relational databases.
○ Introduction to Databases:
■ What are databases? Different types (relational, NoSQL), and why
relational databases matter.
○ Relational Database Concepts:
■ Understanding tables, columns, rows (records), and the idea of
relationships between tables.
○ Basic SQL Syntax:
■ Overview of SQL commands, case sensitivity, and common SQL
statements.
● Data Types:
○ Basic Data Types:
Integer, string, date, boolean, etc.
○ Understanding Null Values:
What NULL means in SQL and how to handle it.

2. Core SQL Commands (1 Week)

● Data Manipulation Language (DML):


○ SELECT Statement:
The cornerstone of SQL queries to retrieve data.
○ WHERE Clause:
Filtering data based on conditions.
○ ORDER BY:
Sorting results by a specific column or set of columns.
○ LIMIT:
Restricting the number of rows returned by a query.
● Working with Data:
○ INSERT INTO Statement:
Adding new records to a table.
○ UPDATE Statement:
Modifying existing data.
○ DELETE Statement:
Removing unwanted records.
3. Intermediate SQL Concepts (2-4 Weeks)

● Joining Tables:
○ INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL JOIN:
Understand how to combine data from multiple tables.
○ Self JOIN:
Joining a table with itself for more complex queries.
● Subqueries:
○ Writing queries within queries to retrieve dynamic results.
● Aggregation and Grouping:
○ GROUP BY Clause:
Grouping data to apply aggregate functions.
○ Aggregate Functions:
Using COUNT(), SUM(), AVG(), MIN(), and MAX() to summarise data.
○ HAVING Clause:
Filtering aggregated data using conditions.
● Data Management:
○ Creating Tables and Altering Tables:
Understanding how to define table structures with data types and constraints
(e.g., primary key, foreign key).
○ Working with Views:
Creating virtual tables that simplify complex queries.
○ Constraints:
Ensuring data integrity with PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY, UNIQUE, NOT
NULL, and CHECK constraints.

4. Advanced SQL Concepts (Optional but Beneficial)

● Window Functions:
Advanced calculations over a set of rows (e.g., ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(),
PARTITION BY).
● Stored Procedures and Functions:
Writing reusable SQL code to automate tasks.
● User-Defined Functions (UDFs):
Custom functions to process data.
● Triggers:
Automating actions based on database events (e.g., after insert, before update).
● Performance Optimization:
○ Indexing:
How and when to use indexes to speed up queries.
○ Query Optimization Techniques:
Best practices for writing efficient SQL.
○ Execution Plans:
Understanding how the database processes your query.
● Database Administration (Overview):
○ Security and access control.
○ Backups and recovery strategies.
5. Practical Tips for Learning SQL

● Hands-on Practice:
○ Use platforms like SQLBolt, LeetCode, or W3Schools for practicing queries.
● Consistency:
○ Try to practice SQL daily or at least several times a week. The more you
practice, the more comfortable you'll become with complex queries.
● Real-world Projects:
○ Work on real-world datasets to solve actual business problems. Sites like
Kaggle provide datasets you can explore with SQL.

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