Introduction to SQL
Overview of SQL and Relational Databases
Understanding Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Installing and Setting Up SQL Server/MySQL/PostgreSQL
Basics of SQL
Introduction to Databases and Tables
Data Types and Schemas
Writing Basic SQL Queries
SELECT Statements and Basic Clauses (FROM, WHERE)
Sorting Results with ORDER BY
Advanced SELECT Statements
Using Aliases for Columns and Tables
Filtering Data with WHERE Clauses
Pattern Matching with LIKE
Working with NULL Values
Using DISTINCT to Remove Duplicates
Functions and Aggregates
Introduction to SQL Functions
Using Aggregate Functions (SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, MAX)
Grouping Data with GROUP BY
Filtering Groups with HAVING
Date and Time Functions
Joins and Subqueries
Understanding Joins (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL)
Using Self Joins and Cross Joins
Introduction to Subqueries
Correlated vs. Non-Correlated Subqueries
Using Subqueries in SELECT, FROM, and WHERE Clauses
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
Inserting Data into Tables (INSERT INTO)
Updating Data (UPDATE)
Deleting Data (DELETE)
Using Transactions and Rollback
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Creating Databases and Tables (CREATE DATABASE, CREATE TABLE)
Modifying Table Structures (ALTER TABLE)
Dropping Tables and Databases (DROP TABLE, DROP DATABASE)
Constraints and Indexes (PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY, UNIQUE, INDEX)
Advanced SQL Concepts
Using Views to Simplify Complex Queries
Stored Procedures and Functions
Triggers and Event Management
User-Defined Functions
Cursors and Looping Constructs
Performance Optimization
Indexing Strategies and Best Practices
Query Optimization Techniques
Understanding Execution Plans
Using EXPLAIN to Analyze Query Performance
Optimizing Joins and Subqueries
Real-World Projects and Case Studies
End-to-End Database Project Development
Industry-Specific Use Cases and Solutions
Hands-On Project Work
Peer Review and Feedback