I'm currently diving into HTML and CSS, and once I get the hang of them, I want to explore another language before tackling Python and JavaScript (I've got some basic knowledge in those). SQL has caught my interest, and I'm curious if it's a worthwhile tool for web development. What do you think?
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Yes, SQL is very valuable and in demand! We use it all the time for queries in mobile apps and server databases. You'll likely find it useful across various projects.
You should definitely consider it! It's a different type of language compared to Python and JavaScript. SQL is more about telling the database what you want (like "give me all orders over $100") rather than describing how to do it, which can take some getting used to but is super useful.
Absolutely, you should learn SQL! Most job listings these days are looking for full-stack developers, which means you’ll often need to interact with databases. Plus, SQL is pretty much the standard for database querying, and it's not going away anytime soon.
Couldn't agree more! SQL is truly the go-to language for databases.
Exactly! There's also the fact that many NoSQL databases have SQL-like query engines, so it’s good to have that foundation.
Learning SQL is definitely a smart move. Almost every application needs to interact with a database at some point. While there are object-relational mapping tools, they can cause performance issues as your app grows, so knowing how to write SQL queries becomes essential.
True, especially for web-based applications!
What’s the best IDE to start learning SQL?