In a relational database, the data is contained in different tables. There are different kinds of databases-one kind is a relational database. If you don’t have a chance to check out Keith’s post, here are the short answers to a couple questions that you may be asking yourself: What is a database?Ī database is a collection of data that is structured to allow for manipulation. Before continuing here, I highly recommend reading Keith’s post Databases for Smart People Who Are Scared of Databases for a helpful conceptual overview of the what and why of databases. This tutorial is based on the recent SQL workshop hosted by the Digital Fellows, and is designed to get you started using relational databases. Image by Willow Brugh (database skillshare relational), via Wikimedia Commons The Basics
