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Relational Databases: The Big Picture

In this course, you’ll learn about the core functions and practical use cases for relational databases.

Beginner
1h 56m
(16)

Created by Tom Taulli

Last Updated Apr 25, 2023

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Relational Databases: The Big Picture

In this course, you’ll learn about the core functions and practical use cases for relational databases.

Beginner
1h 56m
(16)

Created by Tom Taulli

Last Updated Apr 25, 2023

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In this course, Relational Databases: The Big Picture, you’ll learn about the core functions, capabilities and use cases for relational databases. First, you’ll explore the fundamentals, such as the advantages and disadvantages, types of databases, and alternatives. Next, you’ll discover how relational databases work. This will include the architecture, design principles, and SQL (structured query language). Finally, you’ll learn about advanced features like stored procedures, object-oriented approaches, and concurrency. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge about relational databases needed to understand the main features and uses of this powerful technology.

Relational Databases: The Big Picture
Beginner
1h 56m
(16)
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Tom Taulli is a developer and writer. He has been programming since he was in high school, when he wrote computer programs for magazines (yes, in the 1980s, there were publications that had code listings!). When he got into college, he started a company that sold Windows software for exam preparation. He would then go on to found other startups. Along the way, Tom has been a writer of various books like Artificial Intelligence Basics and the RPA Handbook. You can reach him taulli.com.

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