Comprehensive MySQL Tutorial Guide

Sep 6, 2024

MySQL Tutorial Series

Overview

  • Starting a MySQL tutorial series, divided into three parts:
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
  • This lesson covers the basics and setup of MySQL.

Courses Available

  • Three full MySQL courses on analystbuilder.com:
    • Crash Course for technical interviews
    • Full course from basics to intermediate level
    • Advanced course for analysts
  • Courses include in-depth material and practice questions.

Installing MySQL

  1. Download MySQL

    • Visit: dev.mysql.com/downloads/installer
    • Select your operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux)
    • Choose between:
      • MySQL Installer Community
      • MySQL Installer Web Community
    • Download the installer and save it.
  2. Installation Steps

    • Open the downloaded installer.
    • Choose Developer Default setup type.
    • Address any requirement prompts (e.g., install Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable package).
    • Select components to install: server, workbench, connectors.
    • Execute the installation.
  3. Configuring MySQL

    • Most critical configuration is for the server.
    • Set up authentication method (password recommended).
    • Choose to configure MySQL server as a Windows service and start it automatically.
    • Execute the configuration.
  4. Completing Installation

    • Finish configuration for server and sample databases.
    • Start MySQL Workbench and connect to the local instance.

Creating a Database

  • Open a SQL script file (e.g., parks and rec create_db.sql) to create a database.
  • Execute the script to create tables and insert data:
    • Use the lightning button to run the code.
    • Check output for confirmation (e.g., "six rows affected").
    • Refresh the schema to see the new database.
  • Navigate to created tables, e.g., employee demographics.
    • Right-click to view rows.

Running Queries

  • Execute queries using:
    • Lightning bolt for all highlighted queries.
    • Lightning bolt with eye for single highlighted query.
  • View results in the output window, which displays the data in tables.

Next Steps

  • The next lesson will cover querying data in more detail.
  • Excitement for the upcoming lessons and learning SQL.