Applying SQL to Real-World Problems

You will review some of the most commonly used SQL commands to ensure you are prepared to tackle both real-world problems as well as every exercise covered in this course.

How do you find the data you need in your database in order to answer real-world business questions? Here you will learn how to use system tables to explore your database. You will use these tables to create a new tool that contains a list of all tables and columns in your database. Finally, you will create an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) which will help you connect multiple tables.

Working with SQL to solve real-world problems will oftentimes require you to do more than retrieve the data you need, oftentimes you will need to manage the data in your database. This includes creating data, updating it and, when necessary, deleting it.

How do you ensure that the SQL scripts you write will be easy to understand for anyone who needs to read them? This chapter will cover approaches you can leverage to ensure that your code clearly conveys your intent, is readable by others and follows best practices.