In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to retrieve data from tables in a database using SQL SELECT statement. In addition, this project will expose you to how to use different SQL operators together with the WHERE clause to set conditions on tables in a database for database manipulation. In order to reinforce the use of SQL SELECT statement to query a database for database insights, you will work on different tasks as the concepts are being introduced to you.
Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement
Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement
Instructor: Arimoro Olayinka Imisioluwa
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Intermediate level
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Retrieve data from tables of a database using SQL SELECT statement
Use different SQL operators together with the WHERE clause to set conditions on tables of a database for database manipulation
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
SELECT - FROM
SELECT - FROM - WHERE
SQL Operators
Wildcard Characters
SQL Operators - Part 2
Other Comparison Operators
SELECT DISTINCT, ORDER BY, LIMIT, and SQL Aliases
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BF
4
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Good learning and hands-on activity.
BS
5
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
Good project , got a clear picture of SELECT statement in SQL
SG
4
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2021
It was a little difficult to understand the instructor. The project covered everything in basics of SQL.
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