Tag Archives: SQL

SQL Programming Resources: An Annotated Bibliography

SQL Programming Resources 1.     Coursera/Stanford “Introduction to Databases” https://www.coursera.org/course/db One of the biggest names in Massive Open Online Courseware (MOOC), Coursera has a huge database of university level courses. This offering from Stanford University has 9 units devoted to SQL … Continue reading

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What Does a Data Analyst Do?

What does a data analyst do? As a data analyst, someone typically handles data coming from or going into a data warehouse or business intelligence system. They compile the reports, verify the quality (integrity), and use the data to assist executive- … Continue reading

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Perspectives on Oracle 10g Express

I have been working with Oracle 10g (and mySQL 5.1/5.5), and have come to some interesting conclusions regarding the Oracle SQL, as well as PHP. Oracle’s SQL language has its own variant – SQL*Plus. While I won’t get into the … Continue reading

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Want to Know What Really Makes Us Human? Better Know Your SQL

Article first published as Want to Know What Really Makes Us Human? Better Know Your SQL on Technorati. Genetic research is hot stuff. From homo sapiens to drosophila melanogaster, everyone wants to know what life is really made of. All … Continue reading

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