Mastering Advanced SQL Techniques with MySQL

Learn advanced SQL, starting with SQL basics, data types, JSON/XML, and spatial data, and covering advanced techniques for dynamic and efficient database management.

Advanced

68 Lessons

10h

Certificate of Completion

Learn advanced SQL, starting with SQL basics, data types, JSON/XML, and spatial data, and covering advanced techniques for dynamic and efficient database management.

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This course includes

1 Assessment

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10 Quizzes

This course includes

1 Assessment

183 Playgrounds

10 Quizzes

Course Overview

Dive into MySQL, a powerful database system for developers handling complex data structures. Learning MySQL equips you with skills for diverse applications, from web development to advanced data analysis, enhancing your ability to manage and manipulate data efficiently. This course starts with MySQL Shell basics, leading to exploring data types and mastery of SQL statements. You will learn about user-defined variables and table expressions and delve into JSON and XML data handling. The course also covers s...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Sql

Data Extraction

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with core components of MySQL, including aggregate and window functions

Hands-on experience with recursive queries and optimization techniques using MySQL

A working knowledge of handling and manipulating JSON and XML data in MySQL

The ability to work with spatial data using MySQL

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with core components of MySQL, including aggregate and window functions

Course Content

Getting Started

Master advanced SQL techniques in MySQL, focusing on practical applications and modern data formats.

Introduction to the Course

MySQL Shell

Data Types

Explore MySQL’s data types, focusing on numeric, date, string, spatial, and JSON categories.

Introduction to Data Types

Date and Time Conversion Summary for Data Types Quiz: Data Types

SQL Statements

Master SQL statements, user-defined variables, CTEs, and transaction management for efficient database interaction.

Introduction to SQL Statements User-Defined Variables Common Table Expressions Transactional Statements Prepared Statements Summary for SQL Statements Quiz: SQL Statements

Flow Control Functions

Master flow control functions in MySQL for effective conditional logic in SQL queries.

Introduction to Flow Control Functions Flow Control Statements: IF and CASE Summary for Flow Control Functions Quiz: Flow Control Functions

String Functions

For advanced text manipulation, explore string functions, regex, and full-text search in MySQL.

Introduction to String Functions Regular Expressions Full-Text Search Summary for String Functions Quiz: String Functions

Date and Time Functions

7 Lessons

Master date and time management in MySQL with essential functions and techniques.

Aggregate Functions

5 Lessons

Master aggregate functions, GROUP BY, and GROUPING for efficient data analysis in MySQL.

Window Functions

7 Lessons

Master advanced SQL window functions for enhanced data analysis and retrieval.

Recursion

6 Lessons

Master recursion and optimize recursive CTEs for advanced SQL problem-solving.

10.

JSON and XML

10 Lessons

Explore JSON and XML data handling in MySQL, focusing on creation, modification, and querying.

11.

Spatial Data

9 Lessons

Master spatial data management in MySQL for enhanced operational efficiency and analysis.

Mastering Advanced SQL Techniques with MySQL

Assessment

12.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Recap key concepts of Advances SQL techniques.

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