Beginner

• Find learning materials that teach the basics of SQL.
• Work on exercises and assignments by following tutorials.
• Familiarize yourself with syntax.
• Make sure to practice with every concept you learn. The more practice you do, the easier it will be to recall the concept. Plus, practice makes perfect!.
• Create a study plan that you can follow consistently each week. A little each week is better than trying to do a whole lot every day, and then failing and giving up.
• Visit our “resources” section for SQL and review each of the “beginner” resources.

Intermediate

• By the intermediate stage, you should be able to write complex queries using joins and subqueries
• Get familiar with niche areas in SQL, like data analysis.
• Don’t give up---it’s in the middle of the program (or right before you start) that you often can quickly lose momentum, confidence, and enthusiasm.  Keep up the charge!
• Be sure to review all of our intermediate resources in this handbook.
• Join the Break Diving community and share your dreams and thoughts with friends!

Advanced

• By this stage, you should be very familiar with (if not a master) of documentation.  
• Start focusing on optimization and performance. The goal is not just to code something to functionality but also to code it in the most efficient way possible.
• Start working on even bigger projects. Collaborate with others if possible!
• Visit our “resources” section for SQL and review each of the “advanced” resources.
• Join the Break Diving community and share your dreams and thoughts with friends!