Intro to SQL | Practical Programming

Get started in SQL in this free online class! SQL (Structured Query Language) is a programming language designed for managing data in a relational database. Learn what SQL is, why it's so popular, and why you should learn it. You’ll learn about which industries use it, and why SQL is so widely used among data scientists and data engineers. You'll also see examples of the types of things you can do with SQL, learn about databases and why we need them, and more!

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What You’ll Learn

What is SQL & why it’s popular
Why SQL is a good programming language to learn
How SQL is used across industries
Types of things you can do with SQL
Overview of databases & why we need them

Why Learn at Practical

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