6 steps to master SQL in 2023 — Breaking it down to basics

The Essential Guide for Newcomers

Josep Ferrer
5 min readMar 5, 2023

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SQL — Structured Query Language — is a powerful tool used for managing and analyzing data in relational databases. Whether you are a data analyst, a software developer, or simply someone interested in understanding how databases work, learning SQL can be an incredibly valuable skill to have.

However, for those who are new to SQL, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming.

In this article, I will break down the basics of SQL to help you get started on your journey to mastering the language in 2023.

Let’s discover together how to crash into SQL 👇🏻

What is SQL and Why is it Important?

Imagine you’re in charge of a library. You have thousands of books, each with its own unique title, author, genre, and publication date. Keeping track of all this information manually would be a daunting task, especially as the number of books in your library grows.

This is where SQL comes in.

SQL is like a magic wand for managing and manipulating all the data in your library — or any other kind of data for that matter.

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Josep Ferrer

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