Welcome to another exciting series of my blog! I’m, a data enthusiast passionate about working with SQL to extract meaningful insights and solve real-world problems. Today, I’m kicking off a brand-new series: solving 1 SQL question every day. This challenge isn’t just about consistency—it’s about sharpening my SQL skills, exploring various sources, and growing as a data professional. And I’d love for you to join me on this journey!
Why SQL?
SQL (Structured Query Language) is the foundation of data work—from querying and managing databases to analyzing large datasets. It’s a must-have skill for anyone in data analytics, data science, or data engineering. Whether you’re preparing for a technical interview or looking to upskill, SQL is a tool that never goes out of style.
This series will explore SQL problems from various platforms and resources, including LeetCode, HackerRank, and real-world challenges. LeetCode, for example, has a fantastic SQL section that we’ll tap into along the way.
The Plan: How We’ll Approach It
Here’s the step-by-step process I’ll follow to make this series insightful and productive:
- Source SQL Challenges
- I’ll gather questions from a variety of platforms like:
- LeetCode SQL Section
- HackerRank SQL Challenges
- Kaggle Datasets and Practice Queries
- Real-world data problems
- I’ll gather questions from a variety of platforms like:
- Solve One Query a Day
- Each day, I’ll focus on solving one SQL challenge. Questions will range from beginner-friendly queries to more advanced topics like joins, window functions, and performance optimization.
- Solve Using Multiple Perspectives
- To broaden my approach, I’ll solve problems using different SQL implementations, such as:
- Presto SQL
- MySQL
- This will help cover different perspectives, query syntax, and techniques for solving the same problem.
- To broaden my approach, I’ll solve problems using different SQL implementations, such as:
- Share and Explain
- For every SQL problem, I’ll document the process in a blog post, including:
- The problem statement.
- My thought process for solving it.
- The SQL query with detailed explanations.
- Key takeaways or insights gained from the challenge.
- For every SQL problem, I’ll document the process in a blog post, including:
- Highlight Best Practices
- Along the way, I’ll emphasize SQL best practices, query optimization techniques, and common pitfalls to avoid.
- Consistency is Key
- By solving one query a day, I’ll focus on building both consistency and deep understanding of SQL concepts over time.
What’s Coming Next?
The first SQL challenge is coming soon! I’ll start with an easy query to lay the foundation and then progressively dive into more advanced topics. Expect tips, tricks, and plenty of real-world examples that showcase the power of SQL.
If you’re someone looking to:
- Improve your SQL skills,
- Prepare for interviews,
- Or simply grow your problem-solving abilities with data, this series is for you!
Stay Tuned!
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Let’s query, learn, and grow—one SQL problem at a time.
See you soon with the first challenge!
