SQL Mastery (Paperback)
Rafael Sanders
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Add to basketPaperback. SQL Mastery: Unlock the Power of Databases and Queries is the comprehensive guide you need to master SQL, the essential language for working with relational databases. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced developer looking to improve your database skills, this book will provide you with everything you need to become proficient in SQL and harness the full potential of databases.SQL is at the heart of modern web applications, enterprise software, and data analytics. This guide breaks down complex concepts, from basic query writing to advanced data management and optimization techniques, so you can confidently use SQL to create, manage, and manipulate data in any relational database system.What you'll learn in SQL Mastery: Introduction to SQL and Databases: Understand the fundamentals of relational databases and SQL, and how they're used in modern software development. Learn the key components of a relational database, including tables, rows, columns, and relationships.Basic SQL Queries: Learn how to write basic SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data. Master SELECT, WHERE, and ORDER BY statements, and understand how to filter and sort data based on specific criteria.Joining Tables: Discover how to work with multiple tables using JOINs. Learn about INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN, and understand how to retrieve related data from different tables efficiently.Grouping and Aggregating Data: Learn how to group data and apply aggregation functions such as COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, and MAX. Understand how to use GROUP BY and HAVING clauses to filter results based on aggregated data.Subqueries and Nested Queries: Master the art of writing subqueries and nested queries to perform complex data retrieval and analysis. Learn how to use subqueries in SELECT, WHERE, and FROM clauses for more advanced queries.Modifying Data with SQL: Understand how to use SQL commands to insert, update, and delete data. Learn best practices for modifying records in a database and how to handle transactions to maintain data integrity.Database Design and Normalization: Learn the best practices for designing databases, including how to create efficient schemas and relationships between tables. Understand database normalization techniques (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) to reduce redundancy and ensure data consistency.Indexes and Query Optimization: Learn how to optimize your SQL queries for better performance. Understand how indexes work and how to use them to speed up data retrieval, as well as how to analyze and optimize slow-performing queries.SQL for Data Analytics: Discover how to use SQL for data analysis and reporting. Learn how to use window functions, ranking, and advanced aggregation techniques to gain insights from large datasets.Working with Advanced SQL Features: Explore more advanced SQL features such as common table expressions (CTEs), triggers, and user-defined functions (UDFs). Learn how to use these features to create more powerful and flexible queries.Database Security and Best Practices: Learn how to secure your SQL databases by managing user permissions, roles, and access controls. Understand best practices for ensuring the security and integrity of your database environment.By the end of SQL Mastery, you will have a deep understanding of SQL and be able to confidently design, query, and manage databases in any relational database system. Whether you're working on enterprise-level applications, web development, or data analysis projects, this book will provide you with the skills you need to wo Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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SQL Mastery: Unlock the Power of Databases and Queries is the comprehensive guide you need to master SQL, the essential language for working with relational databases. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced developer looking to improve your database skills, this book will provide you with everything you need to become proficient in SQL and harness the full potential of databases.
SQL is at the heart of modern web applications, enterprise software, and data analytics. This guide breaks down complex concepts, from basic query writing to advanced data management and optimization techniques, so you can confidently use SQL to create, manage, and manipulate data in any relational database system.
What you’ll learn in SQL Mastery:
Introduction to SQL and Databases: Understand the fundamentals of relational databases and SQL, and how they’re used in modern software development. Learn the key components of a relational database, including tables, rows, columns, and relationships.
Basic SQL Queries: Learn how to write basic SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data. Master SELECT, WHERE, and ORDER BY statements, and understand how to filter and sort data based on specific criteria.
Joining Tables: Discover how to work with multiple tables using JOINs. Learn about INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN, and understand how to retrieve related data from different tables efficiently.
Grouping and Aggregating Data: Learn how to group data and apply aggregation functions such as COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, and MAX. Understand how to use GROUP BY and HAVING clauses to filter results based on aggregated data.
Subqueries and Nested Queries: Master the art of writing subqueries and nested queries to perform complex data retrieval and analysis. Learn how to use subqueries in SELECT, WHERE, and FROM clauses for more advanced queries.
Modifying Data with SQL: Understand how to use SQL commands to insert, update, and delete data. Learn best practices for modifying records in a database and how to handle transactions to maintain data integrity.
Database Design and Normalization: Learn the best practices for designing databases, including how to create efficient schemas and relationships between tables. Understand database normalization techniques (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) to reduce redundancy and ensure data consistency.
Indexes and Query Optimization: Learn how to optimize your SQL queries for better performance. Understand how indexes work and how to use them to speed up data retrieval, as well as how to analyze and optimize slow-performing queries.
SQL for Data Analytics: Discover how to use SQL for data analysis and reporting. Learn how to use window functions, ranking, and advanced aggregation techniques to gain insights from large datasets.
Working with Advanced SQL Features: Explore more advanced SQL features such as common table expressions (CTEs), triggers, and user-defined functions (UDFs). Learn how to use these features to create more powerful and flexible queries.
Database Security and Best Practices: Learn how to secure your SQL databases by managing user permissions, roles, and access controls. Understand best practices for ensuring the security and integrity of your database environment.
By the end of SQL Mastery, you will have a deep understanding of SQL and be able to confidently design, query, and manage databases in any relational database system. Whether you're working on enterprise-level applications, web development, or data analysis projects, this book will provide you with the skills you need to work with databases at a high level.
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