Database Learning Roadmap
Stage 1: Basics (Beginner Level)
Learn What a Database Is:
- What is a database?
- Difference between database and Excel
- What is RDBMS (Relational Database Management System)
Learn SQL (Structured Query Language):
- Basic SQL Syntax
- CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
- Simple SELECT queries
- WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT
Tools:
- SQLite
- DB Browser for SQLite
Resources:
- W3Schools SQL Tutorial
- Khan Academy SQL Course
Stage 2: Intermediate Concepts
Advance SQL Concepts:
- Joins (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL)
- Grouping & Aggregations (GROUP BY, HAVING, COUNT, SUM, etc.)
- Subqueries
- Indexes
- Views
Schema Design:
- Tables, Columns, Data Types
- Primary Keys, Foreign Keys
- Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF)
- ER Diagrams
Tools:
- MySQL, PostgreSQL
- DBeaver, phpMyAdmin
Resources:
- LeetCode SQL Practice
- SQLZoo
- Mode SQL Tutorial
Stage 3: Advanced Database Skills
Stored Procedures & Triggers:
- Writing and using stored procedures
- Using Triggers for automation
Transactions & Concurrency:
- ACID Properties
- Isolation Levels
- Deadlocks & Locks
Performance Optimization:
- Query Optimization
- Explain Plans
- Indexing Strategies
Security & Permissions:
- User Roles
- GRANT/REVOKE
Resources:
- PostgreSQL Docs
- MySQL Performance Blog
Stage 4: NoSQL & Big Data
NoSQL Databases:
- Key-Value: Redis
- Document: MongoDB
- Column: Cassandra
- Graph: Neo4j
Use Cases:
- When to use NoSQL vs SQL
Resources:
- MongoDB University
- Redis University
Stage 5: Real-World Projects
Project Ideas:
- Library Management System
- College Admission Portal
- Inventory or Billing System
- Blog Database with comments & users
- Employee Attendance System
Tools:
- PgAdmin, MongoDB Compass, MySQL Workbench
- Docker to run databases locally
Bonus: Integrating with Code
Connect Database with:
- Python (SQLAlchemy, sqlite3, psycopg2)
- Java (JDBC)
- Node.js (mongoose, mysql2)
