MySQL Syllabus
Introduction
The W3Schools MySQL Tutorial is comprehensive and beginner-friendly.
It will give you a fundamental knowledge of MySQL database management.
It is designed for beginners and requires basic SQL knowledge.
The content has been carefully made to be bite-sized, simple, and easy to understand.
The content has been proven by millions of users over the years. It is updated and improved frequently.
The syllabus outline and its sequence are structured so you can learn MySQL step by step, from basic queries to advanced database management.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic SQL syntax and how to write queries.
- Learn database operations like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
- Work with database and table structures using CREATE, DROP, and ALTER.
- Understand advanced SQL operations like JOINs, UNION, and GROUP BY.
- Handle NULL values and learn about constraints.
- Use SQL functions for strings, numbers, and dates.
- Create and manage indexes and views.
- Work with advanced SQL features like wildcards and aliases.
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Which Subjects Are MySQL Relevant For?
- Database Management:
MySQL can be used for managing relational databases. - Web Development:
MySQL is widely used in web applications. - Data Analysis:
MySQL supports complex data analysis. - Application Development:
MySQL integrates with various programming languages. - Business Intelligence:
MySQL handles business data efficiently. - Data Warehousing:
MySQL supports large-scale data storage. - Enterprise Systems:
MySQL powers enterprise applications.
Activities
In this tutorial we offer different activities for you to learn MySQL for free:
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- Learning paths
- Sandbox and lab environments
- Achievements
- And much more!
Overview of the Modules
- MySQL HOME
- MySQL Intro
- MySQL RDBMS
- MySQL SQL
- MySQL SELECT
- MySQL WHERE
- MySQL AND, OR, NOT
- MySQL ORDER BY
- MySQL INSERT INTO
- MySQL NULL Values
- MySQL UPDATE
- MySQL DELETE
- MySQL LIMIT
- MySQL MIN and MAX
- MySQL COUNT, AVG, SUM
- MySQL LIKE
- MySQL Wildcards
- MySQL IN
- MySQL BETWEEN
- MySQL Aliases
- MySQL Joins
- MySQL INNER JOIN
- MySQL LEFT JOIN
- MySQL RIGHT JOIN
- MySQL CROSS JOIN
- MySQL Self Join
- MySQL UNION
- MySQL GROUP BY
- MySQL HAVING
- MySQL EXISTS
- MySQL ANY, ALL
- MySQL INSERT SELECT
- MySQL CASE
- MySQL Null Functions
- MySQL Comments
- MySQL Operators
- MySQL Create DB
- MySQL Drop DB
- MySQL Create Table
- MySQL Drop Table
- MySQL Alter Table
- MySQL Constraints
- MySQL Not Null
- MySQL Unique
- MySQL Primary Key
- MySQL Foreign Key
- MySQL Check
- MySQL Default
- MySQL Create Index
- MySQL Auto Increment
- MySQL Dates
- MySQL Views
Sandbox and Lab Environment
MySQL, like any database system, is best learned through hands-on practice.
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Here you get a secure sandbox environment called Spaces. That includes a W3Schools subdomain, hosting, and secure SSL certificates.
MySQL is not hosted on W3Schools Spaces; you need to set it up on a platform like PlanetScale or a hosting provider and connect your application to it.
Spaces require no installation and run directly in the browser.
Features include:
- Collaboration
- File navigator
- Terminal & log
- Package manager
- Database
- Environment manager
- Analytics
MySQL Certification
W3Schools offers an end-of-pathway certification program.
Here you can take exams to get certified.
The MySQL exam is a test that summarizes the W3Schools MySQL syllabus.
After passing the exam you get the "Certified MySQL Developer" Certification.
The certification exam is adaptive and graded; students will get a grade from intermediate, advanced to professional.
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