SELECT Queries 101

Complete the interactive tutorial on basic SQL SELECT statements.

Learning Objectives

• Master basic SELECT statement syntax
• Learn to retrieve specific columns from database tables
• Practice using the asterisk (*) wildcard for selecting all columns
• Understand table structure and data retrieval concepts

Instructions

1. Click the link above to access the SQLBolt lesson
2. Read through the explanation of SELECT statements
3. Complete all the interactive exercises using the Pixar movies database
4. Practice writing queries to retrieve movie titles, directors, and other film information

What You'll Learn

This lesson covers the fundamentals of SQL data retrieval, teaching you how to write SELECT statements to extract specific information from database tables.

Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes

Since this is an introductory exercise, you can mark this activity as complete once you've successfully written the required SELECT queries and feel comfortable with the basic syntax.