Grokking the SQL Interview Patterns

Learn to identify repeatable SQL patterns, recognize common query structures, and confidently apply them to tackle complex SQL interview questions across data-centric roles.
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Prepare for roles like Data Scientist, AI/ML Engineer, Data Engineer, and Data Analyst by mastering the SQL patterns top tech companies expect. Solve real-world problems, apply proven strategies, and deepen your conceptual understanding to stand out in competitive interviews. Instead of focusing on syntax drills, this course teaches you to recognize structured SQL patterns, map them to real-world use cases, and tackle interview scenarios with clarity and precision. Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working through LeetCode-style challenges, analyzing business case studies, and implementing performance optimization techniques used across leading tech firms, fintech startups, and data-driven organizations.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of SQL patterns and their application to solving real-world data problems
A working knowledge of SQL, pattern-based structuring, and problem decomposition
Hands-on experience writing optimized and reusable SQL queries using pattern recognition techniques
The ability to analyze and select appropriate patterns using SQL to solve complex data scenarios
Familiarity with core components of SQL, including aggregations, joins, subqueries, filtering, and window functions
The ability to approach SQL interview problems confidently using a structured, pattern-driven mindset
An understanding of SQL patterns and their application to solving real-world data problems

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