Martin Holzke – SQL Database for Beginners

Master SQL Database Creation and Development with Guru Martin Holzke

Have you struggled with learning about SQL databases and found yourself stuck while trying to teach yourself? Or are you a developer who’s never felt entirely comfortable with database work? If so, you’re in the right place! The SQL Database for Beginners course is your comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to mastering SQL database creation and management. Designed for both beginners and professional developers, this course provides the knowledge and skills needed to use SQL databases efficiently and professionally.

In this course, LearnToProgram’s database expert Martin Holzke will walk you through the essentials of SQL database management, starting with how to correctly structure your database, write efficient SQL statements, and scale your databases for growth. You will learn all the fundamentals of working with SQL databases, and understand how to integrate them seamlessly into your applications.

Whether you’re building web or mobile apps—or even games—this course covers a vital aspect of application development. Whether you’re new to working with SQL databases or a seasoned developer looking to enhance your skills and adopt best practices, SQL Database for Beginners is the perfect course for you!

Course Overview: What You Will Learn

• ️ How to understand and work with relational databases
• Writing SQL queries and using the ANSI SQL standard
• Creating, filtering, and consolidating data using SQL statements
• Joining multiple tables and using subqueries to manipulate data
• ⚙️ Transaction control and managing database transactions
• Creating database objects and adding business logic

️ Episodes of the Course

Relational Databases

Learn about the core concepts of relational databases and how they fit into application programming. Topics include:

• What are Databases? (7:24)
• What is the Role of Databases in Application Programming? (7:56)
• Tables and Relations (14:40)
• Primary and Foreign Keys, and Other Constraints (12:00)
• Chapter 1 Lab Exercise

SQL Querying

This episode introduces you to SQL querying, starting with basic commands to interact with databases:

• What is Querying (2:40)
• The ANSI SQL Standard (3:59)
• DML, DDL and More (5:07)
• Common Query Tools (8:27)
• Chapter 2 Lab Exercise

Your First Queries

In this section, you’ll start writing your first SQL queries with hands-on examples:

• The SELECT Statement (6:17)
• Limiting Output Columns (4:57)
• Formatting and Sorting Output (15:22)
• Column Aliases (6:19)
• Chapter 3 Lab Exercise

Filtering your Results

Learn to filter and manipulate query results with advanced filtering techniques:

• The WHERE Clause (4:57)
• Creating a Filter Condition (7:19)
• Multiple Filter Conditions (8:13)
• More Filter Operations (11:21)
• Chapter 4 Lab Exercise

Consolidating your Data

Learn how to consolidate data using aggregate functions and other advanced SQL tools:

• Counting Records (5:14)
• Common Aggregate Functions: SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX (8:06)
• Union and Other Multiset Consolidations (10:57)
• Chapter 5 Lab Exercise

Grouping your Data

Group and aggregate data for advanced querying:

• The GROUP BY Clause (9:59)
• The HAVING Clause (5:36)
• Do’s and Don’ts when Grouping (6:09)
• Chapter 6 Lab Exercise

Joining Tables

Master the art of joining multiple tables to create complex queries:

• Table Aliases (6:54)
• Inner Joins (14:58)
• Outer Joins (14:08)
• Complex Multi-Table Joins (19:57)
• Chapter 7 Lab Exercise

Subqueries

Understand and apply subqueries for more complex filtering:

• Filtering Using Subqueries (14:09)
• The EXISTS Clause (6:49)
• Subqueries as Alternatives to Joins (7:09)
• Derived Tables (5:39)
• Chapter 8 Lab Exercise

Manipulating your Data

Learn how to manipulate data with the INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements:

• The INSERT Statement (20:46)
• The UPDATE Statement (12:50)
• The DELETE Statement (6:26)
• Chapter 9 Lab Exercise

Transaction Control

Understand the concept of transactions and how to manage them:

• What are Transactions? (5:24)
• The COMMIT and ROLLBACK Commands (4:22)
• Chapter 10 Lab Exercise

Creating Database Objects and Adding Business Logic

Learn advanced SQL techniques to enhance your database:

• Creating Tables (16:39)
• Creating and Using Views (9:15)
• Developing and Calling Stored Procedures (10:41)
• Implementing Triggers (9:25)
• Chapter 11 Lab Exercise

Why Take This Course?

• Learn from an expert in SQL and database management.
• Step-by-step lessons with clear examples and lab exercises.
• Master practical skills you can immediately apply to your projects.
• Perfect for beginners and experienced developers alike.

Ready to Master SQL Databases?

With Martin Holzke’s SQL Database for Beginners course, you’ll gain all the knowledge you need to build, manage, and scale SQL databases for use in your applications. Whether you’re new to databases or an experienced developer, this course will provide you with the skills and best practices needed to succeed. Start mastering SQL today and take your development projects to the next level!