Data analytical skills are important whether you are aspiring to become a data scientist or simply a student or a professional specializing a different field but somehow needs to deal with a large chunk of data. This page is the ideal place to start learning the basics about database programming and how to manipulate a massive amount of data using our platform. The steps below will first introduce you to SQL Lab and the basic functions you need to know to start using our platform effectively. The SQL Editor
The SQL editor is a powerful tool that allows you to type SQL commands, build and run queries, create and edit your data, visualize results, and many others. Accessing Public and Private Datasets If you are a new user, you will see an untitled query tab on the left side of the page. Below the tab are configuration options which allow you to choose a database and dataset. A public schema dataset is uploaded by default for your convenience. It is composed of public datasets which you can use as a reference. However, the schema is read-only so you cannot make any changes to it. You also have access to your own dataset repository under your private schema username where you will have full privileges, such as reading or editing your datasets. Under your private schema, you are given the freedom to move data from other schemas or upload your own CSV file. Running the SQL Query Next to the configuration sidebar is a workspace where you can type SQL queries. You can start with basic commands such as SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY and ORDER BY. We will learn more about this in the next tutorial. For now, it is enough for you to familiarize the functionality of the SQL editor.
Visualizing Your Dataset You can also have the option to visualize data and turn them into meaningful graphs.
Saving a CSV File
Now you have the CSV file saved in your folder, you should be able to open it using a compatible program installed on your computer (such as MS Excel) to view your dataset.
SQL Guides and Exercises Our platform offers guides and exercises to help you with your journey in learning SQL. The SQL tutorials are designed for absolute beginners with no technical background in programming. The available guides discuss the basic and general concepts of SQL which covers the common syntax needed to get you started right away! We make sure that the steps are very easy to follow and comes with actual images to help you visualize the process. We have also prepared exercises to help you apply what you have learned from the tutorials. These exercises are composed of questions specific for business and marketing students. We hope that through our guides and exercises we are able to ease the barrier of learning SQL for newbies in coding and data analytics. Comments are closed.
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