SQL Basics Lesson Overview 3762
SQL Basics Lesson Overview 3762
Understanding the fundamentals of SQL and the SQL sublanguages is DDL and DML
crucial for effectively managing and manipulating data. commands What is SQL?
In this lesson, we'll introduce the five principal SQL sublanguages and START
6 min 5 min
their respective commands. We will focus on DDL commands to learn
how to define data structure and DML commands to manipulate data. Truncate tables,
Additionally, we’ll learn how to use the WHERE clause and AND operator import CSV data,
to modify specific records based on conditions. By the end of this and update records SQL data
lesson, you'll have the knowledge and skills to navigate SQL databases
and apply techniques to manage and manipulate data. types
7 min
7 min 5 min
Learning objectives
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Understand the fundamentals of SQL, its significance in
relational databases, and the five principal SQL data using DML
sublanguages.
Know how to define data structure using DDL statements,
5 min
including CREATE, ALTER, TRUNCATE, and DROP.
Know how to define data structure using DDL statements,
including CREATE, ALTER, TRUNCATE, and DROP.
Understand how to use the WHERE clause and AND Data Manipulation Data Definition
operator to modify specific records based on conditions. Language (DML) Language (DDL)
Learn to import data from a CSV file into an existing
database table.
10 min 5 min 15 min 5 min
Create and alter
a database table
Video Knowledge questions
using DDL
Slide deck Reference card
7 min
Walk-through