As a business professional looking to pick up SQL as a technical skill, I recently invested in a comprehensive textbook on T-SQL by Itzik BG. While the book is highly regarded, I’m faced with a daunting 300-500 page tome that would take me approximately 2 years to finish at my current reading pace. I’m left wondering if there’s a smarter way to approach learning from a textbook, especially when balancing a 9-5 work schedule.
I’d love to hear from others who have learned SQL from a textbook. How did you approach it? What strategies worked best for you in terms of time management and retention? Did you find it worth the investment of time and effort?
Additionally, I’m open to exploring other modes of learning that have been effective for others. Are there online courses, tutorials, or resources that you’ve found particularly helpful in learning SQL? Share your experiences and advice!
For those of us looking to upskill and reskill, it’s essential to find efficient and effective ways to learn new technologies like SQL. By sharing our approaches and experiences, we can help each other make the most of our time and resources.