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Introducción práctica a SQL y bases de datos relacionales
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Instalación de MySQL en varios sistemas operativos
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Introducción a Bases de Datos Relacionales
Conceptos básicos de bases de datos: columnas, tuplas y relaciones
Creación de Tablas en MySQL con Tipos de Datos Esenciales
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Normalización y relaciones en bases de datos relacionales
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Crear tablas y establecer llaves foráneas en SQL
Tipos de tablas en una base de datos relacional
Cómo Modificar Tablas en SQL con ALTER TABLE
Cómo Insertar Datos y Manejar Errores en MySQL
Creación Avanzada de una Tabla Products en MySQL
Uso práctico del WHERE en SQL para filtrar datos con precisión
Guía práctica para modificar datos usando UPDATE en SQL
Cómo eliminar datos en SQL: métodos lógicos y físicos
Uso Avanzado del Comando SELECT en SQL
Quiz: Manipulación de Datos
Agrupación de Datos
Funciones agregadoras en MySQL para análisis eficiente de datos
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Cómo utilizar Left Join en bases de datos relacionales
Cómo consultar y relacionar tablas en MySQL
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Conceptos básicos de bases de datos: columnas, tuplas y relaciones
6/24Databases are fundamental tools that allow you to store, insert and query data in an organized and efficient way. Understanding some essential concepts, such as columns, rows (tuples) and relationships, is crucial to get the most out of a database, regardless of the technology used such as MySQL, Oracle or Postgres.
What is a column in a database?
A column represents a specific type of data such as a name, an email address or a price. It is essential to correctly identify each column to determine how it will be used later. For example, numeric columns allow mathematical operations, while text columns will facilitate other actions such as concatenation.
Why is the association of data in tuples important?
A tuple or row is a concrete association of several related pieces of data (columns) to build meaningful information. For example:
- Customers (Name, Mail, Phone).
- Products (SKU, Name, Slug, Price, Description).
By associating this data in specific rows, we create entities that provide context, enabling future operations and useful inferences.
How do column relationships work?
The relationship between columns allows associating different data or data types between tables or even within the same table. This facilitates efficient organization and avoids duplication, providing coherence to the set of information. For example, in a sales table we can relate:
- Product with its specific SKU.
- Customer referred to by a unique identifier.
- Quantities sold and specific dates related to each transaction.
The correct implementation of relationships transforms loose data into valuable contextual information.
What is the goal of transforming data into information?
Isolated data, without association or context, is useless. The key lies in transforming simple records, such as numbers and text, into concrete information, taking as an example:
- Determine how much a customer paid by multiplying quantity by price.
- Identify buying patterns for future business decisions.
This transformation facilitates fast, accurate and validated decisions, optimizing business actions based on reliable and structured information.
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