Opinion — Why SQL is still a skill in demand
The Comeback of SQL
Why SQL is far from being displaced by Python and Co.
A few years ago there was a feeling that SQL was still needed for relational databases but was otherwise being replaced in the area of data analytics by R, Python or self-service tools. Also, classic relational databases slowly got competition from NoSQL databases — a hard time for SQL lovers.
Why SQL is not being displaced
The reason why SQL will continue to exist is simple, relational databases will continue to be needed. For structured data, this form of database is still the most effective. Also new modern Data Warehouses e.g. Google BigQuery or Amazon Redshift are still equipped with SQL.
SQL developers should not fear for their jobs. Data Engineers also use SQL for their data pipelines or self-service BI users to build dashboards. Here, the trend will probably even increase. One can even see the trend that product owners or project managers with SQL skills are in demand, so that they too can be data-driven within the company.
Why SQL even opens up new Fields
The existing use cases are currently being expanded even further. For example, SQL can now…
