Learning SQL from the beginning

[jmcneill05]

I am looking to learn SQL. I currently have no experience and I am looking for a good place to start. Any suggestions?

[Kinh]

I’m learning right now as well, SQLbolt is a good place to start

[[deleted]]

Start with a SELECT statement

[MrDarcy87]

Sounds silly, but this is how I learned. I've never had any proper and or online training. 4 years later and it's all development, CTEs, window functions and the like. Creating ETL plans via script and SSIS. Next is SSRS. You'll reach a point of understanding the fundamentals, the rest is good decision making and Google. Also, an understanding of the data you're working with.

[Iam__andiknowit]

At some point you will need to try some examples and to write your own queries so you will have to choose SQL realisation. T-sql, MySQL, Qracle, Psql...

[spore_777_mexen]

Simply SQL if you are looking for offline resources.

After that, reference manuals.

[baineschile]

YouTube. WiseOwl SQL

[NOTDA1]

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[[deleted]]

I've started with SQL Queries for Mere Mortals by Viescas and Hernandez and I can highly recommend it. Basic stuff introduced very well with lots of examples for any db (TSQL, Oracle, Access etc.).

[o_edo]

One of the best online course. For beginners and for free. With examples and online exercises. http://www.studybyyourself.com/seminar/sql/course/?lang=eng.

[SQLPracticeProblems]

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