SQL for Developers

Introduction

Welcome to our intensive 4-day SQL for Developers course using Microsoft SQL Server. Designed to equip developers with the fundamental skills and advanced techniques needed to master SQL, this comprehensive program provides a deep dive into database querying and management. Whether you’re a beginner looking to establish a strong foundation or a seasoned developer seeking to enhance your proficiency, this course offers hands-on instruction, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises to elevate your SQL expertise. Get ready to unlock the power of databases and propel your development career forward in just four days!

Course Objectives

Introduction to SQL 

• Relational Databases and SQL
• Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Essential SQL Skills

• How to retrieve data from one table
• How to retrieve data from multiple tables
• How to code summary queries
• How to code subqueries
• How to insert, update, and delete data
• How to work with data types
• How to use functions

Database Design and Implementation

• How to design a database
• How to create and maintain a database with SQL
• How to create and maintain a database with Management Studio

Advanced SQL

• How to work with views
• How to code scripts
• How to code stored procedures, functions, and triggers
• How to manage transactions and locking
• How to manage database security

An Introduction to Azure

• How to use Azure Data Studio
• How to work with Azure SQL

Connecting SQL Server to an Application

• Connection strings
• .NET / Java SQL objects
• Connecting and calling the application

Audience

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to work with a SQL Server database, regardless of prior programming experience. This includes…

• • Anyone who wants to learn standard SQL
  • Anyone who wants to understand how relational databases work
  • Anyone who wants to become a SQL developer
  • Experienced developers who want to use SQL to improve the functionality and performance of their apps
  • Data analysts who want to write SQL statements that retrieve the data they need in an efficient way
  • Developers who need to design, create, and maintain a database
  • Anyone who wants to take the first step toward becoming a database administrator (DBA)