#065: 4 Reasons Why You Should STILL Lean SQL
May 15, 2024Here's the thing about SQL...
It's been around forever - yet still considered an industry standard.
It's the language you'll likely use most on the job - yet every other tech gets talked about more.
Maybe it's because it's old news.
Or too well-established.
Or maybe it's because theres no marketing budget behind generic "SQL" .
But despite all of that, I still believe it to be one of the most important skills to have as an engineer.
It's the #1 skill I recommend to aspiring engineers.
Because you can 99.9% count on using it in your data career.
SQL alone may not land you a job.
But NOT knowing it will very likely disqualify you.
So with that in mind today I want to explain 4 reasons why I still believe SQL is the most important skill as a data professional.
Maybe you're a newer engineer trying to figure out what to focus on.
Or an experienced one looking to get re-focused.
Regardless, I hope this serves as a reminder of the importance of good ole SQL.
What You'll Learn:
- Why SQL is still so valuable
- Ways it's used outside of just the database
- Why it's such a foundational skill for a data career
Enjoy!
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