Start learning SQL with a concise reading and practice guide.
Topics include database basics, SELECT, WHERE, sorting, NULL handling, common functions and beginner exercises.
What you receive
A ZIP with the revised 17-page PDF, SQL_Starter.sql fictional sample data and SQL_Starter_Answers.sql answer queries. Updated 6 October 2026 with clearer scope, primary references and the signed net-amount correction.
No prior SQL knowledge required. SQL Server / T-SQL is the main dialect, with alternatives labeled. Run the starter script once in a new, empty practice database. This is a concise starter guide; learning time depends on your practice. Database software is separate.
