SQL and MySQL Basics

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M1L10 Brief


This self-study guide will introduce you to SQL concepts, relational database management, and how to set up and work with MySQL on your local machine. You will explore database creation, table design, and SQL operations like querying, updating, and deleting records.

Videos


  1. Introduction to SQL
  2. Learn the basics of SQL (Structured Query Language), how it’s used to manage relational databases, and common SQL queries like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
  3. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXV3zeQKqGY
  4. Install and Set Up MySQL Locally
  5. Follow this step-by-step guide to installing MySQL on your local machine, creating databases, and managing users.
  6. Watch the video: 
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u96rVINbAUI
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgRwITQHszU

Readings


  1. Introduction to SQL
  2. Get a solid understanding of SQL, relational database concepts, and how to perform basic SQL queries and operations.
  3. Read the guide: https://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_intro.asp
  4. MySQL Basics
  5. Learn how to install and configure MySQL locally, create databases, tables, and manage data using SQL.
  6. Read the article: https://www.mysqltutorial.org/mysql-basics/
  7. SQL SELECT Statement
  8. Understand how the SELECT statement works in SQL, which allows you to retrieve data from one or more tables.
  9. Read more: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/sql-select-query/
  10. Understanding SQL Joins
  11. Learn how SQL JOIN queries allow you to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column.
  12. Read the guide: https://www.atlassian.com/data/sql/sql-join-types-explained-visually
  13. Backing Up and Restoring MySQL Databases
  14. Understand the process of backing up and restoring MySQL databases, including how to export and import databases.
  15. Read the tutorial: https://dev.mysql.com/doc/mysql-backup-excerpt/5.7/en/backup-and-recovery.html

Helpful Links (References)


  1. MySQL Documentation
  2. Explore the official MySQL documentation for everything from installation to advanced SQL queries.
  3. Visit: https://dev.mysql.com/doc/
  4. SQL Cheat Sheet
  5. This SQL cheat sheet will help you quickly reference common SQL commands and queries for managing databases.
  6. Visit: https://www.datacamp.com/cheat-sheet/sql-basics-cheat-sheet
  7. Advanced SQL Queries
  8. Learn how to work with more advanced SQL queries such as subqueries, unions, and case statements.
  9. Visit: https://learnsql.com/blog/25-advanced-sql-query-examples/

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