CS202BKK
Basics of Databases
Faculty
Nikolay Markov
Data Platform Lead at Altenar.
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Overview
With this course, students will join a comprehensive exploration of databases and their pivotal role in modern information systems. It covers an array of database types, with a focal point on Relational Databases, while also mentioning NoSQL and NewSQL alternatives.
Students will be able to delve into SQL for effective data retrieval and manipulation. Encompassing design principles, data modeling, schema, and SQL query optimization, the curriculum equips learners with a robust foundation. Also, we will address important aspects such as database administration, security measures, and performance tuning.
Learning highlights
- As a result of this course, students will learn about the internals of databases and the important differences between existing database management systems.
- Also, students will know SQL and will be able to apply it effectively to both OLTP and analytical tasks.
- Finally, they will learn the foundations of database administration and performance optimization.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
What are databases? History, intro to relational model, basics of relational algebra. CRUD. SQLite
Session 2
Introduction to SQL. SELECT, GROUP BY, aggregations, HAVING, ORDER BY. Introduction to JOINs
Session 3
DDL, Data types and schemas. Normalization. Reading/Writing test data
Session 4
Subqueries, window functions, advanced JOINs, date manipulation
Session 5
Introduction to ACID. Stored procedures, triggers. Basics of ORM
Session 6
More on ACID. Isolation levels, transactions, deadlocks, MVCC
Session 7
Indexes. LSM-Tree, B-Tree, Hash index. Intro to profiling queries, EXPLAIN
Session 8
Scaling databases, Replication, Partitioning. Universal Scalability Law
Session 9
Administration, backups. High Availability, Load Balancing, CAP theorem
Session 10
DCL, security and maintenance. Certificates, row-level security
Session 11
In-memory databases, embedded databases, key-value stores. From BerkeleyDB to Redis, Memcached
Session 12
Document-oriented databases. MongoDB, storing JSON in PostgreSQL
Session 13
OLTP and OLAP, Column storages. HBase, Cassandra, Vertica, Greenplum, Clickhouse
Session 14
Data Modeling, SCD, Star Schema/Data Vault/Anchor. Analytics. dbt
Session 15
Final exam
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the basic Linux command line and Docker containers.
Basics of Python programming.
Basic set theory and algorithms.
Methodology
Listen to lectures
Solve quizzes
Participate in discussions
Practice with various databases using CLI and/or visual SQL IDE tools
Implement multiple small projects as part of their homework
Grading
Nikolay is an industry expert with more than 12 years in active software development and system design, as well as an established teacher of many courses, both public and corporate. These cover Data Engineering, system design, Linux, Python/Go programming and some other areas. He participated in ground-up design of data processing systems for many companies in the US, EU and Russia, establishing processes and data culture to gain insights from huge amounts of data with complex requirements. Also, Nikolay is a member of several program committees of various conferences, including SmartData and Moscow Python Conf++. Passionate to take part in sharing knowledge and experience, he participated in many podcasts, roundtable discussions and was one of the founders of Data Breakfast event that now brings together data specialists in many cities across the world.
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Basics of Databases
by Nikolay Markov
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Sep 11 - Sep 29, 2023
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.