SQL Roadmap
Stage 1: Basics of SQL (1-2 weeks)
Introduction to SQL
- What is SQL?
- SQL syntax and structure
- SQL Server & Databases
Basic Commands
- SELECT
- FROM
- WHERE
- ORDER BY
Data Types
- Numeric, String, Date, etc.
Basic Filtering and Sorting
- Using WHERE for conditions
- Sorting with ORDER BY
- Using logical operators (AND, OR, NOT)
Project:
Write basic queries to fetch data from simple tables.
Stage 2: Intermediate SQL (2-3 weeks)
Joins and Relationships
- Inner Join
- Left Join
- Right Join
- Full Join
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- Self Join
Aggregations
- COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX
- GROUP BY
- HAVING clause
Subqueries
- Subqueries in WHERE, FROM, and SELECT
- Correlated vs Uncorrelated Subqueries
SQL Functions
- String: CONCAT, SUBSTRING
- Date: DATEADD, DATEDIFF
- Math: ROUND, CEILING
Project:
Create queries to summarize data and generate reports using joins and aggregations.
Stage 3: Advanced SQL (4-5 weeks)
Advanced Joins
- Cross Join
- Natural Join
Window Functions
- ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), DENSE_RANK()
- LEAD(), LAG(), NTILE()
Normalization & Denormalization
- 1NF, 2NF, 3NF
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- Benefits and trade-offs
Transactions & Concurrency
- BEGIN, COMMIT, ROLLBACK
- ACID properties
- Handling locks
Project:
Create normalized databases and practice transaction management.
Stage 4: SQL Optimization (4-6 weeks)
Query Performance Optimization
- Indexing
- EXPLAIN command
- Optimization strategies
Stored Procedures
- Creating & using stored procedures
- Input and output parameters
Triggers
- Types: AFTER, BEFORE, INSTEAD OF
Views
- Benefits and usage of views
Project:
Optimize queries, implement triggers, and write stored procedures.
Stage 5: SQL for Data Analysis (3-4 weeks)
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Advanced Aggregations
- CASE statements
- CUBE, ROLLUP
Data Import/Export
- Import from CSV, JSON, XML
- Exporting query results
Complex Data Models
- Multi-table joins
- Transformations with JOIN and GROUP BY
Data Cleaning
- Removing duplicates
- Handling missing data
Project:
Analyze large datasets and generate insights using complex SQL queries.
Stage 6: Real-World Applications & Projects (Ongoing)
Database Design & Architecture
- Scalable and efficient design
- ER diagrams and schema modeling
ETL Processes
- Extract, Transform, Load
Working with Big Data
- SQL with Hadoop, Redshift, etc.
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Advanced Data Analytics Queries
- Deep data analysis using complex SQL
Project:
Build a complete SQL system (e.g., e-commerce platform, analytics dashboard)
Additional Resources
Books:
- SQL for Data Analytics Upomoy Ghosh
- Learning SQL Alan Beaulieu
- SQL Performance Explained Markus Winand
Websites:
- SQLZoo
- W3Schools SQL Tutorial
- LeetCode SQL Challenges
- Mode SQL Tutorials
YouTube Channels:
- The Coding Train
- LearnCode.academy
- SQL Server Academy
Projects to Practice
1. Library Management System
2. E-commerce Sales Dashboard
3. Employee Attendance System
4. Inventory Management System
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5. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
6. Financial Transaction Tracker
7. Order Processing & Delivery System
8. University Course Registration
9. Movie Rental System
10. Sales Performance Analysis Dashboard
