PostgreSQL for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

About this course

Unlock the power of databases with our hands-on course in PostgreSQL! Whether you’re new to programming or looking to enhance your data skills, this course will guide you through everything you need - from installing PostgreSQL on Windows and Linux, to mastering essential data operations, advanced queries, and performance tuning. You’ll learn how to create and manage tables, use powerful SQL functions and operators, optimize with indexing, work with complex data types like JSON and arrays, and safeguard your data with transactions and backups. Finish off with a guided capstone project where you connect PostgreSQL with Python for real-world experience. No prior database experience required.What is in this course:This course offers a focused, in-depth study of SQL and PostgreSQL, covering installation and configuration on Windows and Linux, schema design, and advanced data manipulation. Participants will master CRUD operations, complex queries using DISTINCT, LIMIT, GROUP BY, JOIN, and subqueries, as well as indexing, transaction management, concurrency control, and handling JSON and array data types. The course also includes database backup and restoration techniques. A capstone project integrating PostgreSQL with Python reinforces practical application and enterprise-level database skills.Course Structure:LecturesLive DemonstrationsAssessmentsCourse Contents:Understanding DatabasePostgres ArchitectureInstalling PostgresWorking with Database and TablesDatatypes in PostgresDDL CommandsCURD OperationsAdvance Querying Techniques (DISTINCT, LIMIT)Grouping DataJoins and SubqueriesComparison, Logical and Arithmetic OperatorsFunctions in PostgresSeq