SQL for Beginners: Unlock Data Skills with Python in Just 8 Weeks

Learn SQL with Python in 8 weeks! Build practical skills to manage data, boost your career, and become an SQL pro with our step-by-step beginner series.

Hey Nerd Nook crew!

It’s time to dive into something new! We're about to start an exciting 8-week journey into the world of SQL with Python. After all the positive feedback from my Data Analytics series, I knew it was time to dig into SQL and help you level up your skills.

Plus, we’ll play around with some cool tools that will make this even more fun.

I have a rough roadmap below of what you can expect, now most of this will be available for both my free and premium readers! But premium readers will get a boat load more content as usual!

Each week, I dive deep into Python and beyond, breaking it down into bite-sized pieces. While everyone else gets just a taste, my premium readers get the whole feast! Don't miss out on the full experience – join us today!

For my premium readers, I’ll be adding mini challenges, learning resources, and more at the end of each article to help you really build a strong foundation!

I put a lot of time into crafting this content, and if you want to get the full experience, consider joining as a premium member. It really helps me keep the newsletter going, and you’ll get way more content to help you grow, no matter where you are on your Python journey.

If you’re a free reader, don’t worry—you’ll still get valuable insights with each article. But keep in mind, the full-length content drops on Fridays, and older articles (over 6 weeks) will go behind a paywall.

Premium members, of course, have 24/7 access to everything from full access to these articles and all the code that comes with them, so you can follow along!

Plus, you’ll get access to so much more, like monthly Python projects, the '3 Randoms' series, and my complete archive!

If you’re already a premium reader, thank you from the bottom of my heart! You can leave feedback and recommend topics and projects at the bottom of all my articles.

And hey, here’s a lifetime discount for premium—come join the fun and take your skills to the next level! Premium members can also suggest topics for future articles, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts at the bottom of any premium post.

Let’s do this!

We start this week! ~ Josh

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SQL or Sequel?

I mean who knows tomato, tomato… If you get it, you get it. I say SQL as Sequel but let’s face it data is everywhere! Being able to use SQL to work with databases and manage data is a super valuable skill. Companies depend on SQL to organize, analyze, and pull out important information to make smart choices.

Learning SQL can open up a lot of job options and make you a go-to person in any business. And when you add Python into the mix, you’ll have an even stronger set of tools to work with data easily!

P.S. ~ I may cover off topic articles surrounding other areas of interest throughout, this will be covered in the free issues. I’ll wait to hear your feedback!

What We’ll Cover

We’ll start from the basics and gradually move to more advanced topics. Each week, you’ll get hands-on practice with popular Python libraries like pandas, SQLite, SQL Alchemy, and hopefully MySQL for Postgre too!

Share this with those you know would get value from learning SQL!

Here’s a sneak peek:

Week 1: Introduction to Databases and SQL
Get the big picture of databases, the role of SQL, and how it works with Python.

Week 2: SQL Basics with Python - Querying Data
Learn basic SQL queries and how to execute them with Python.

Week 3: Inserting, Updating, and Deleting Data in SQL
Discover how to add, update, and delete records in SQL databases using Python.

Week 4: Database Design Fundamentals
Master database design principles and how to create tables in SQL.

Week 5: Advanced SQL Queries (JOINs, Aggregation, etc.)
Dive into more complex queries, including joins, groupings, and aggregations.

Week 6: SQLAlchemy – Introduction to Python ORM
Introduce Object Relational Mapping (ORM) and how SQLAlchemy can abstract SQL.

Week 7: Working with Databases in Pandas
Understand how to integrate SQL with Pandas for data analysis.

Week 8: Best Practices and Next Steps (with final project)
Learn best practices for working with SQL in Python and advanced topics.

Join In!

This SQL series is super easy to follow and really practical, with each week building on the last. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of SQL and how to use it with Python to handle and work with data.

The plan might change a bit as we go, and I’ll also be making some videos to go along with the content!

Whether you’re trying to level up your skills, switch careers, or just learn something new, come join us on this fun journey to mastering SQL.

Stay tuned, hope you all have an amazing week! ~ Josh

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