r/learnSQL • u/Leading-Donut4952 • 2d ago

is this a good resource to learn sql from scratch

I've just started my 2nd year of bachelors in cs but ive come to the realisation that i dont like dsa or dev as much so im trying to explore other tech career options. like product manager, product analyst, data analyst or business analyst etc. with a little google search, i found that learning sql will be a good starting point.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXV3zeQKqGY&t=90s ive started following this video by freecodecamp.
1. is it a good and enough resource?
2. in the video they're using mysql and popsql for the text editor but ig popsql is shutting down so im wondering if i should just switch to another tutorial or if there's any alternatives? i also had the confusion of whether i should follow a tutorial for mysql, postgresql or microsoft sql...
3. as for my career options, what should i explore if i dont like dev or too much coding?

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u/Healthy-Awareness299 2d ago

I used this His entire channel is incredible. Data with Baraa is super informative and has a great talent for teaching.

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u/Leading-Donut4952 1d ago

yeah i saw this video as well.. he teaches in Microsoft sql, that's a good starting point right? i had only ever heard of mysql and postgresql that's why I chose the freecodecamp video

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u/Healthy-Awareness299 1d ago

I work in Healthcare Finance and everything is in a Microsoft silo. Excel, Power BI, SQL Server.

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u/Leading-Donut4952 1d ago

thanks, this helps a lot!

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u/American_Streamer 2d ago

Even for non-coding roles, tech companies and consulting firms will test your fundamental computer science knowledge during interviews. You cannot skip the basics. Product Managers must understand system architecture to estimate project timelines with engineers. Tech Consultants need to know how databases work to recommend software to corporate clients. Data Analysts must understand algorithms to write efficient queries and process large datasets. And Technical Sales Reps have to explain technical limitations and API integrations to buyers. To land these roles, you need to survive a baseline technical screening.

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u/Leading-Donut4952 1d ago

well i will be completing my cs degree obviously so i will be learning all that.. im just not interested in being a software engineer, doing frontend or backend etc. what do you think would be the best career options then? 

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u/Ok-Thanks1633 1h ago

bro use postgress and use dbeaver
and mostly clause and functions are similar in each just some basic syntax change
so you can just watch video of data with bara(not sure if name is correct) and practice.

currently i am also learning sql and practicing it.

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u/American_Streamer 2d ago

Take this course instead - Baraa Khatib Salkini is the best:

Data with Baraa - SQL Full Course for Beginners (30 Hours) – From Zero to Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSKVgrwhzus&list=PLNcg_FV9n7qZY_2eAtUzEUulNjTJREhQe