Database Design and Development with SQL and Azure SQL

Designing a robust database is the foundation of any successful software application or data analytics platform. This text-based course guides you from database design fundamentals to deploying scalable solutions in modern cloud environments. You will transition from writing basic queries to architecting complete database schemas, implementing secure programmability objects, and optimizing data workflows. What you will learn: 1. Learn the principles of relational database design, normalization, and schema creation. 2. Build programmability objects including stored procedures, functions, and triggers using T-SQL. 3. Implement advanced T-SQL querying techniques to retrieve and manipulate complex data structures. 4. Configure security, indexing, and performance tuning strategies for SQL Server and Azure SQL. 5. Explore modern data integration patterns using Fabric and AI-assisted SQL development tools. 6. Practice designing databases through step-by-step written scenarios and structural exercises. The course starts with essential terminology, relational algebra, and normalization rules before moving into practical implementation. You will then progress through hands-on T-SQL scripting, database programmability, and modern cloud deployment strategies. This course is designed for beginning database developers, data analysts, and software engineers looking to build a strong foundation in database architecture. No prior database administration experience is required. Start reading today to master the art of structured data design and development.