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SQL Tutorial Topics

Basics

Introduction to SQL

  • What is SQL?
  • Setting up a SQL environment
  • Basic SQL syntax

Basic Queries

  • SELECT statement
  • WHERE clause
  • ORDER BY and LIMIT clauses

Joins

  • INNER JOIN
  • LEFT JOIN
  • RIGHT JOIN and FULL JOIN

Intermediate

Advanced Queries

  • GROUP BY and HAVING clauses
  • Subqueries
  • Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

Data Modification

  • INSERT statement
  • UPDATE statement
  • DELETE and MERGE statements

Indexes and Transactions

  • Creating and using indexes
  • Starting and committing transactions
  • Transaction isolation levels

Advanced

Stored Procedures and Functions

  • Creating stored procedures
  • Creating functions
  • Parameters and error handling

Triggers

  • Creating triggers
  • AFTER and BEFORE triggers
  • INSTEAD OF triggers

Performance and Security

  • Query optimization and execution plans
  • Managing users and roles
  • SQL injection prevention