Complete SQL Topics for Data Analysts
1. Introduction to SQL:
- Basic syntax and structure
- Understanding databases and tables
2. Querying Data:
- SELECT statement
- Filtering data using WHERE clause
- Sorting data with ORDER BY
3. Joins:
- INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL JOIN
- Combining data from multiple tables
4. Aggregation Functions:
- GROUP BY
- Aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN
5. Subqueries:
- Using subqueries in SELECT, WHERE, and HAVING clauses
6. Data Modification:
- INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE statements
- Transactions and Rollback
7. Data Types and Constraints:
- Understanding various data types (e.g., INT, VARCHAR)
- Using constraints (e.g., PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY)
8. Indexes:
- Creating and managing indexes for performance optimization