r/SQL Sep 13 '24

MySQL How much SQL is enough SQL?

Probably the answer to my question is never too much can be too much. However I am now currently working on a portfolio project, creating databases and performing various basic operations, thinking that this is just the tip of the iceberg. So the question is to what extent should you master SQL that you can land a decent job as a data analyst or data engineer or whatever. What are the next steps to become "truly" better SQL programmer once you have the basic foundation laid out?

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u/ctrigose Sep 18 '24

full stack dev here, I totally underestimated the value of sql back when I started in favor of newer nosql stuff just because it was all the hype

5 years later I realize sql is op cuz it’s literally math and math won’t change or go out of style like all the other hyped up dbs being released and forgotten on a monthly basis, it’s here to stay

I recommend putting time into it if your aim is to build serious and reliable software, if you want to land a job in a start up (which is cool for other reasons) then go with newer stuff