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SUMMARY:Making and Querying Databases in SQL with DuckDB
DESCRIPTION:Want to work with structured data more efficiently? SQL 
 (Structured Query Language) is a powerful tool for managing and analyzing 
 data and it’s easier to get started than you might think.\n\nThis 
 beginner-friendly workshop introduces SQL using DuckDB\, a lightweight\, 
 cross-platform database that runs locally and requires no setup. Through 
 hands-on practice\, you’ll learn how to create a database\, add data to 
 it\, and write queries to find the information you need.\n\nBy the end of 
 this session\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n	Understand the basic 
 structure and purpose of SQL\n	Create and populate a DuckDB 
 database\n	Write and run basic SQL queries to explore and extract 
 data\n\n\nThis session is ideal for beginners in data analysis\, 
 researchers\, and students who want a gentle introduction to databases 
 using a simple and powerful tool. No prior experience required!\n\nDetails: 
 Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. 
 This virtual workshop will be recorded and shared on the same page\, and 
 discoverable via the Sherman Centre's Online Learning 
 Catalogue.\n\nFacilitator Bio: John Fink is the Digital Scholarship 
 Librarian in the Sherman Centre.\n\nCertificate Eligibility: This workshop 
 is eligible for the Sherman Centre's certificate program. For more 
 information\, visit scds.ca/certificate-program. It is also eligible for 
 the Canadian Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more\, visit 
 ccdhhn.ca or contact scds@mcmaster.ca.\n\nCredit Eligibility: This workshop 
 counts toward credit for students in the Faculty of Science who are 
 enrolled in SCIENCE 2SF1: Digital Skills Workshop. For any questions\, 
 please contact oursci@mcmaster.ca.
ORGANIZER;CN="The Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship (SCDS)":MAILTO:scds@mcmaster.ca
CATEGORIES:New, DMDS, DRI Training, SCDS Sponsored Events, Workshops
CONTACT;CN="The Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship (SCDS)":MAILTO:scds@mcmaster.ca
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