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Databases Mongo Basics Getting Started With MongoDB Getting Started With MongoDB

Posted by lfkwtz
lfkwtz
12,295 Points

Does the SQL Basics course cover a bit more of the basics of databases?

I've never worked with databases before and this course is a bit over my head. If so, maybe there should be a link to it or note in the beginning.

5 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points

If you want to learn SQL, you jumped in at the wrong place. Mongo is a "NoSQL" database, which is rather different from traditional SQL.

While you're here, I'd suggest both the SQL Basics course, and the Database Foundations, which cover classic SQL. The first one is a pretty gentle introduction, so hopefully it won't make you feel overwhelmed.

lfkwtz
lfkwtz
12,295 Points

Thanks for the link to Database Foundations. That's what I'm looking for, not SQL necessarily.

Actually, now that I look at it, that course is also pretty heavy on SQL. I found a great course on Lynda which does a better overview of databases for beginners.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,771 Points

Good deal. I was hesitant to suggest pay services other than this one.

Sobin Sebastian
Sobin Sebastian
5,348 Points
Sobin Sebastian
Sobin Sebastian
5,348 Points

What are the prerequisites for this course (MongoDB)?

lfkwtz
lfkwtz
12,295 Points
lfkwtz
lfkwtz
12,295 Points

Understandable. I figure it's just constructive criticism for Treehouse.

Lucas Garza
Lucas Garza
1,749 Points
Lucas Garza
Lucas Garza
1,749 Points

What is the name of the course you found on Lynda?

Sobin Sebastian
Sobin Sebastian
5,348 Points
Sobin Sebastian
Sobin Sebastian
5,348 Points

What are the prerequisites for this course?

Lucas Garza
Lucas Garza
1,749 Points
Lucas Garza
Lucas Garza
1,749 Points

Much appreciated for the incredibly fast response. Thanks!

lfkwtz
lfkwtz
12,295 Points
lfkwtz
lfkwtz
12,295 Points

Lucas Garza - Foundations of Programming: Databases