Practical SQL : a beginners guide to storytelling with data Practical SQL is an approachable and fast paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language) the standard programming language for defining organizing and exploring data in relational databases. Anthony DeBarros a journalist and data analyst focuses on using SQL to find the story within your data. The examples and code use the open source database PostgreSQL and its companion pgAdmin interface and the concepts you learn will apply to most database management systems including MySQL Oracle SQLite and others. Youll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language then build skills by analyzing data from real world datasets such as US Census demographics New York City taxi rides and earthquakes from US Geological Survey. Each chapter includes exercises and examples that teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently