SQL Database

SQL Database

Learn Structured Query Language (SQL) to store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently in relational databases.

SQL Basics

What is SQL?

SQL is a standard language used to communicate with relational databases like MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.

Database Tables

Data is stored in tables consisting of rows and columns for structured storage.

Primary Keys

Unique identifiers used to distinguish each record in a table.

SQL Commands

DDL

Data Definition Language: CREATE, ALTER, DROP used to manage database structure.

DML

Data Manipulation Language: INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE used to modify records.

DQL

Data Query Language: SELECT used to retrieve data from tables.

Advanced SQL Concepts

Joins

Combine data from multiple tables using INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN.

Indexes

Improve database performance by speeding up data retrieval operations.

Stored Procedures

Reusable SQL code blocks that can be executed to perform complex operations.