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The SQL Learning Path outlines a comprehensive curriculum for mastering SQL, covering topics from basic syntax and data manipulation to advanced concepts like transactions, indexing, and performance tuning. It includes practical elements such as SQL functions, joins, subqueries, and data security. The path also addresses database design, normalization, and backup strategies, making it suitable for learners at all levels.

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SQL_Learning_Path

The SQL Learning Path outlines a comprehensive curriculum for mastering SQL, covering topics from basic syntax and data manipulation to advanced concepts like transactions, indexing, and performance tuning. It includes practical elements such as SQL functions, joins, subqueries, and data security. The path also addresses database design, normalization, and backup strategies, making it suitable for learners at all levels.

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SQL Learning Path

1. Introduction to SQL

- What is SQL?

- SQL vs NoSQL

- Types of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)

2. Basic SQL Syntax

- SQL Statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)

- SELECT clause

- FROM clause

- WHERE clause

3. Filtering Data

- Comparison Operators (=, >, <, <>)

- Logical Operators (AND, OR, NOT)

- IS NULL, IS NOT NULL

4. Sorting Data

- ORDER BY clause

- Sorting in ascending and descending order

5. Limiting Results

- LIMIT (MySQL, PostgreSQL) / TOP (SQL Server)

- OFFSET

6. Removing Duplicates

- DISTINCT keyword

7. SQL Functions

- Numeric Functions: ROUND(), CEIL(), FLOOR(), ABS(), MOD()

- String Functions: CONCAT(), SUBSTRING(), UPPER(), LOWER(), TRIM(), LENGTH(),


REPLACE()

- Date/Time Functions: CURRENT_DATE, DATEADD(), DATEDIFF(), NOW(), YEAR(), MONTH(),

DAY()

- Aggregate Functions: SUM(), COUNT(), AVG(), MIN(), MAX()

8. GROUP BY and HAVING

- Grouping Data with GROUP BY

- Filtering groups with HAVING

9. JOINS

- INNER JOIN

- LEFT JOIN

- RIGHT JOIN

- FULL OUTER JOIN

- SELF JOIN

10. Subqueries

- Subqueries in SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE

- Correlated vs Uncorrelated Subqueries

11. Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

- Syntax of CTEs

- Recursive CTEs

- Benefits of CTEs

12. Window Functions

- RANK(), DENSE_RANK(), ROW_NUMBER()

- NTILE()

- Aggregate window functions (e.g., SUM(), AVG() with OVER())

13. CASE Statements

- Using CASE for conditional logic


- CASE inside SELECT, WHERE, and ORDER BY

14. INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE

- Inserting data with INSERT INTO

- Updating data with UPDATE

- Deleting data with DELETE

- Truncating data with TRUNCATE

15. Transactions

- BEGIN, COMMIT, and ROLLBACK

- ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability)

16. Constraints

- Primary Keys

- Foreign Keys

- Unique Constraints

- Check Constraints

- Not Null Constraints

17. Database Design and Normalization

- First Normal Form (1NF)

- Second Normal Form (2NF)

- Third Normal Form (3NF)

- Denormalization

18. Indexes

- What are indexes?

- How indexes improve query performance

- Creating and dropping indexes

19. Views

- What are Views?


- Creating and managing views

- Views vs Tables

20. Stored Procedures and Functions

- Creating stored procedures

- Creating user-defined functions

- Parameters in stored procedures

21. Triggers

- What are Triggers?

- BEFORE and AFTER Triggers

- Trigger events (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)

22. Data Security and Permissions

- User roles and privileges

- GRANT and REVOKE commands

- View permissions and row-level security

23. Advanced Topics

- Recursive Queries: Recursive CTEs for hierarchical data

- Dynamic SQL: Writing and executing dynamic queries

- Partitioning: Data partitioning strategies for large datasets

- Optimizing Queries: Using EXPLAIN plans, query optimization techniques

24. Backup and Restore

- Backing up databases

- Restoring databases

25. Performance Tuning

- Analyzing and optimizing slow queries

- Index optimization

- Query optimization techniques

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