Is it difficult to learn SQL on your own?

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Generally speaking, SQL is an easy language to learn. If you understand programming and already know some other languages, you can learn SQL in a few weeks. If you're a beginner, completely new to programming, it can take longer.

Can you learn SQL by yourself?

Originally Answered: Can SQL be self taught? Yep, it can. There's many courses online to learn it, but also if you have a few queries to go off you can teach yourself through trial and error.

How long does it take to learn SQL for beginners?

It should take an average learner about two to three weeks to master the basic concepts of SQL and start working with SQL databases. But in order to start using them effectively in real-world scenarios, you'll need to become quite fluent; and that takes time.

Can I learn SQL directly?

Yes, you can. SQL is a language for working with data in a database or table. If you want to be a database specialist, you may learn SQL without knowledge of any other language.

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