SQL language in the PostgreSQL database
The SQL Language in PostgreSQL Database training is a practical course that comprehensively introduces the world of relational databases using PostgreSQL.
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How to create and optimize advanced SQL queries in a PostgreSQL environment.
How to use analytical and aggregate functions, complex expressions, and subqueries.
Effective handling of large and complex datasets, including JSON data and partitioned tables.
How to analyze query execution plans and apply best practices in optimization.
Fundamentals of PL/pgSQL programming and data security management.
What we actually do
Day 1: SQL Basics and Working with Data
- · Installation and configuration of PostgreSQL environment.
- · Basic SELECT queries — filtering, sorting, aliases.
- · Data types, operators, built-in functions.
- · The role of SQL in data management, characteristics of PostgreSQL.
- · Working in pgAdmin.
- · DML operations: INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE; handling NULL values.
- · Creating and modifying tables: CREATE, ALTER, DROP.
- · Integrity constraints and primary keys.
- · PostgreSQL data types (e.g., text, numeric, date/time).
Day 2: Advanced Queries and Aggregations
- · SELECT filtering (WHERE), sorting (ORDER BY), pagination (LIMIT, OFFSET).
- · JOINs — internal, external, cross joins, non-standard join methods.
- · Subqueries — correlated and uncorrelated; using them in different parts of queries.
- · Set operators and aggregate functions (GROUP BY, HAVING).
- · Window functions: ROW_NUMBER, RANK, LEAD, LAG and their applications.
- · Extended aggregations: ROLLUP, CUBE, GROUPING SETS.
- · Working with text and date/time functions.
Day 3: Optimization and Advanced Techniques
- · Introduction to the Query Planner and optimizer.
- · Analyzing query plans (EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN ANALYZE).
- · Creating and choosing indexes — B-tree, hash, GiST, GIN.
- · Optimization techniques and transaction management.
- · Views, materialized views, and partitioned tables.
- · Introduction to PL/pgSQL — functions, procedures, and triggers.
- · Basics of permission/privilege management and data security
From brief to retro in 30 days.
Brief & diagnosis
A call with the team lead + a short survey for participants. We define goals, gap and context.
Program customization
We adapt modules, case studies and code examples to your stack. Approval in 5 days.
Workshop
Trainer-led sessions, hands-on, code review. Mentor available between sessions too.
Retro + report
Outcome report for the team and lead. 30 days of consulting included.
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