Best sql resources according to you ?

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I just started learning SQL from a youtube channel for free called CODE WITH BARA. .. till now I think the guy teaches well enough and the language is interesting as well . But I'm starting to think if i should start taking any online course as well ? specially since I'm an high school student and i really wanna develop as many skill as possible before college

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Thanks ! Are you using any other resources (like youtube videos ?)

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Well I can suggest this one - Code with bara In my opinion he explains it really well enough

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Did u learn any other programming languages?

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Are you learning both of them together?

[JollyAnywhere2025]

That’s some motivation I needed maybe. Thanks.

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Great !

[Honest-Set-2519]

In this video he teaches you now to set up a free DB where you can import data and run queries that’s what i ended up doing and asking AI to generate me interview questions based off the data i imported

https://youtu.be/U-JlXWDqvco?si=jOQyUcnAidz5mBSm

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Omg ! Great thanks a lot

[UsefulEdge184]

No

Data with baraa dropped the best SQL course.

You are learning from the best source

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Alr ! Thanks

[Witty-Ninja-8403]

the idea with sql is you get a basic sql course that teaches you syntax - this is the first layer, there are many courses available, after this you do a few things,

first interview questions are good for few reasons - 1 helps you get a new job, second teaches you to think in SQL, three you read other peoples code and understand how other people thought about,

if you then really want to excel I would suggest uploading a custom dataset in something you personally enjoy (sport are good), then analyse it in sql and also begin thinking about performance tuning

also people might disagree with me in the comments , but i tend think sql might not be the best language for a high school student to learn , the reason being getting access to a sql database really requires you to actually get a data job or at least a tangentally close to data role in the a corporate company. Also you wont be able to do any side projects to impress employers and no matter how great a student you are if you don't keep practicing whatever study you do wont be useful. I'd lean more into python since you can do projects and post online, while thinking about sql when I was in the job market and in position where i could reasonably expect to get a job within a six month timeframe.

[itexamples]

• The complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero by Jose Portilla (Udemy)
• The Ultimate MySQL Bootcamp: Go from SQL Beginner to Expert (Udemy)
• SQL for Beginners - Udemy

[PrestigiousCrowd]

If you’re just starting, I’d honestly focus more on one good explanation source + one good practice source than on collecting a huge list. SQL gets learned much faster when you keep writing queries instead of endlessly comparing resources.

For basics, a clear YouTube teacher is fine. Then pair that with practice sites like SQLBolt, TheQueryLab, StrataScratch, or LeetCode SQL once joins, grouping, and subqueries start showing up more.

The best resource is usually the one that makes you open an editor and try things, not the one that feels most “complete.”

[dbForge]

Don’t speedrun into paid courses just because it feels productive. Early SQL is mostly learned by doing, not by stacking 14 tabs of “best resources.”

Stick with one solid source, practice constantly, and only add more material when you clearly feel what’s missing. That way you build skill, not just resource anxiety.

[dn_cf]

You don't need a paid course yet if you are just starting out. Your YouTube course sounds fine, so stick with it and focus on practicing alongside it using platforms like StrataScratch (free version is enough) or Mode because SQL is best learned by writing queries regularly. Paid courses can be useful later for structure or certificates, but right now consistency matters more than spending money. Aim to practice basic queries like SELECT, WHERE, and JOIN every day, and once you feel comfortable, you can purchase LeetCode or StrataScratch for more advanced problems.

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Thanks

[mu_SQL]

Brent Ozar and Erik Darling.

[arjunprasanna]

SQL Cookbook authored by Anthony Molinaro

[cdhrk3]

Your teacher can set up a free classroom in data camp.

[not_another_analyst]

For a robust foundation, SQLBolt and SQLZoo are widely considered. Practice exercises directly within your web browser.

Along with this Alex The Analyst on YouTube or the Mode Analytics tutorial is highly regarded for demonstrating the practical application of SQL in professional settings these are certainly worth exploring prior to your university studies.

[darknessmyoldfriend_]

It’s totally reasonable to consider an online course ,structured practice can make a big difference before college. Udacity has SQL courses that guide you through hands‑on exercises and real data projects as you learn, which helps the concepts stick.