Setting Up a SQL Environment
Before writing SQL queries, you need a working SQL environment. Common choices include:
- MySQL: Popular open-source SQL database.
- PostgreSQL: Advanced open-source SQL database.
- SQLite: Lightweight, file-based SQL engine — great for beginners.
- Online Tools: Use platforms like DB Fiddle, SQLFiddle, or SQLite Online.
To install SQLite:
# For Linux/macOS
sudo apt install sqlite3
# For Windows
Download SQLite from the official website and add to PATH
You can then use sqlite3
in the terminal to interact with a database.