PostgreSQL Crash Course For Beginners within 50 Minutes
Category: Database Design & Development
|Subcategory: PostgreSQL
About this Playlist
PostgreSQL Beginner Crash Course: Master Databases in 50 Minutes
Master PostgreSQL in under an hour with this beginner-friendly, hands-on course. Learn the core SQL skills that power real-world tasks and gain confidence to manage data effectively. Includes focused HD lessons, labs, and practical examples.
Duration: 50 minutes of focused, HD video content.
Level: Beginner.
What You Will Learn
- Database Essentials: Understand relational structures and PostgreSQL architecture.
- Table Management (DDL): Create, modify, and delete tables with correct data types and constraints.
- Data Control (DML): Confidently INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE records.
- Powerful Querying (DQL): Master SELECT statements, filtering with WHERE, and sorting with ORDER BY.
- Relational Logic: Connect multiple tables using JOINS to extract deep insights.
Hands-On Resources Included
This course is built for "learning by doing." To ensure you master the syntax, we provide:
- Lab Exercises: A practical challenge to apply what you've learned in a real-world scenario.
- Example SQL Files: All code used in the 50-minute session is available for download.
- Step-by-Step Solutions: Complete SQL solution files to check your logic and fix errors quickly.
Who Is This For?
- Absolute Beginners: No prior SQL or programming experience needed.
- Aspiring Developers: Build a solid backend foundation for your apps.
- Data Professionals: Move beyond spreadsheets and start querying raw data.
Playlist Videos (15)
Video Description
Get started with PostgreSQL by understanding what it is and why it’s widely used in real-world applications. Learn how to install PostgreSQL and set up your working environment. This module ensures you're ready to run queries smoothly.
Assets (5)
00_seed_data
|SQL
00_setup_schema
|SQL
module_01_intro
|SQL
module_01_exercises
|SQL
module_01_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Learn how to retrieve data using SELECT statements and filter results using WHERE conditions. Understand sorting data with ORDER BY. These are the most fundamental SQL operations you'll use daily.
Assets (3)
module_02_select
|SQL
module_02_exercises
|SQL
module_02_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Understand how to perform calculations using aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, and MAX. Learn how to group data using GROUP BY for meaningful insights. Essential for reporting and analytics.
Assets (3)
module_03_filtering
|SQL
module_03_exercises
|SQL
module_03_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Learn how to combine data from multiple tables using different types of joins like INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, and FULL JOIN. Understand relationships between tables. A critical concept for working with relational databases.
Assets (3)
module_04_aggregates
|SQL
module_04_exercises
|SQL
module_04_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Explore how to write queries inside queries using subqueries. Learn about set operations like UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT. Helps in solving complex data retrieval scenarios.
Assets (3)
module_05_joins
|SQL
module_05_exercises
|SQL
module_05_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Understand Common Table Expressions (CTEs) for writing cleaner and more readable queries. Learn recursive queries for hierarchical data. Useful for complex logic and tree-like structures.
Assets (3)
module_06_subqueries
|SQL
module_06_exercises
|SQL
module_06_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Learn how to create and modify database structures using DDL commands. Understand DML operations like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. Also explore constraints to maintain data integrity.
Assets (3)
module_07_ddl_dml
|SQL
module_07_exercises
|SQL
module_07_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Explore advanced PostgreSQL data types like JSONB, arrays, and range types. Learn how to store and query flexible data formats. Great for modern applications and semi-structured data.
Assets (3)
module_08_pg_types
|SQL
module_08_exercises
|SQL
module_08_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Learn how to perform advanced calculations across rows using window functions. Understand functions like ROW_NUMBER, RANK, and PARTITION BY. Widely used in analytics and reporting.
Assets (3)
module_09_window_functions
|SQL
module_09_exercises
|SQL
module_09_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Understand how to simplify complex queries using views. Learn about materialized views for better performance. Helps in reusability and optimization of queries.
Assets (3)
module_10_cte_recursive
|SQL
module_10_exercises
|SQL
module_10_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Module 11: Functions & Procedures
Assets (3)
module_11_views
|SQL
module_11_exercises
|SQL
module_13_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Module 12: Triggers & Event Driven SQL
Assets (3)
module_12_plpgsql
|SQL
module_12_exercises
|SQL
module_12_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Module 13: Transactions & Isolation
Assets (3)
module_13_transactions
|SQL
module_13_exercises
|SQL
module_13_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Module 14: Indexing & Query Optimisation
Assets (3)
module_14_indexing_optimization
|SQL
module_14_exercises
|SQL
module_14_solutions
|SQL
Video Description
Module 15: Capstone Project Retail Analytics Platform
Assets (1)
capstone_project
|SQL
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