Interactive Coding Guide

SQL for Data Analytics

Master relational databases and SQL querying for business intelligence, data science, and research. From basic SELECT statements to advanced window functions and database design.

10 Chapters 50+ Code Examples Hands-on Exercises

Chapters

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Install SQLite and DBeaver, create your first database, and run your first queries.

Core
Chapter 2

SELECT & Filtering

Retrieve and filter data with WHERE, LIKE, IN, BETWEEN, ORDER BY, and LIMIT.

Core
Chapter 3

Joins

Combine tables with INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL, CROSS, and self-joins.

Query
Chapter 4

Aggregation & GROUP BY

Summarize data with COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX, GROUP BY, and HAVING.

Query
Chapter 5

Subqueries & CTEs

Nest queries, use WITH (Common Table Expressions), and write recursive CTEs.

Query
Chapter 6

Window Functions

ROW_NUMBER, RANK, LAG, LEAD, running totals, and moving averages.

Query
Chapter 7

Data Manipulation

INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, MERGE, transactions, and data loading workflows.

Design
Chapter 8

Database Design

Normalization, ER diagrams, constraints, data types, and schema planning.

Design
Chapter 9

Query Optimization

Indexes, EXPLAIN plans, query tuning, views, and performance best practices.

Design
Chapter 10

Project: Business Analytics Report

Build a complete analytics pipeline: schema design, data loading, analysis queries, and reporting.

Capstone

Official Resources

SQLite Documentation

Official docs for the most widely deployed database engine.

PostgreSQL Manual

Comprehensive documentation for the most advanced open-source RDBMS.

Mode SQL Tutorial

Interactive SQL lessons with real-world datasets for data analysts.

SQLZoo

Free interactive SQL exercises with instant feedback.