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https://github.com/sloweyyy/northwind-db-practice

This repository contains code and exercises related to practicing with the NORTHWIND sample database, often used for learning and practicing SQL database queries and operations.
https://github.com/sloweyyy/northwind-db-practice

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This repository contains code and exercises related to practicing with the NORTHWIND sample database, often used for learning and practicing SQL database queries and operations.

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# NORTHWIND-DB-Practice



Welcome to the **NORTHWIND-DB-Practice** repository! This repository is designed to provide a platform for practicing and learning about the Northwind database, a well-known sample database often used for educational purposes and real-world simulations. The Northwind database represents a fictional company's sales and inventory data, making it an excellent resource for honing your database management and querying skills.



## Table of Contents



- [Introduction](#introduction)

- [Getting Started](#getting-started)

- [Database Structure](#database-structure)

- [Usage](#usage)

- [Contributing](#contributing)

- [License](#license)



## Introduction



The **NORTHWIND-DB-Practice** repository is a playground for database enthusiasts and learners who want to gain hands-on experience with a relational database system. It contains a version of the Northwind database along with resources to help you get started and make the most out of your practice sessions.



## Getting Started



To get started with the Northwind database practice, follow these steps:



1. **Clone the Repository:** Begin by cloning this repository to your local machine using the following command:

   

   ```sh

   git clone https://github.com/sloweyyy/NORTHWIND-DB-Practice.git



2. Database Setup: Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the relevant files and follow the instructions to set up the Northwind database on your preferred database management system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).



3. Exploring the Database: Dive into the various tables and their relationships within the Northwind database. Use SQL queries to retrieve, analyze, and manipulate data, thereby enhancing your database skills.



## Database Structure



The Northwind database comprises several tables that simulate a company's operations, including customers, orders, products, employees, and more. Here's a brief overview of some key tables:



- Customers

- Employees

- Orders

- Order Details

- Products

- Suppliers



Understanding the relationships between these tables and practicing queries that involve joins, filtering, and aggregations will give you valuable insights into database management.



## Usage



This repository is designed for educational and practice purposes. You're encouraged to explore the Northwind database, experiment with SQL queries, and learn about relational database concepts. Feel free to create new branches, add your own queries, or even propose improvements to the existing resources.



## Contributing



Contributions to this repository are welcome! If you find bugs, want to add more SQL examples, improve documentation, or have any other valuable contributions, please feel free to open issues or pull requests. Be sure to follow the repository's code of conduct.



## License



The content of this repository is available under the [MIT License](LICENSE). Make sure to review and understand the license terms before using the code for any purpose.