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Database Fundamentals

The SQL and database theory that every backend interview covers — ACID properties, indexes, join types, transactions, normalization, and query optimization.

2 chapters 13 lessons
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Course content

1

Database Foundations

6 lessons
  • 1ACID Properties
    Intermediate12 min read
  • 2Indexes & Query Performance
    Intermediate14 min read
  • 3Transactions & Isolation Levels
    Advanced12 min read
  • 4Practical SQL & JDBC for Interviews
    Intermediate10 min read
  • 5Query Execution Plans
    Advanced9 min read
  • 6Connection Pooling
    Intermediate8 min read
2

Database Design

7 lessons
  • 1Normalization (1NF–3NF)
    Intermediate10 min read
  • 2SQL Joins & Set Operations
    Beginner7 min read
  • 3Window Functions
    Advanced8 min read
  • 4The N+1 Query Problem
    Advanced13 min read
  • 5Sharding vs Partitioning vs Replication
    Advanced8 min read
  • 6Denormalization & Schema Trade-offs
    Advanced7 min read
  • 7Database Scaling Decision Framework
    Advanced6 min read