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Why I Wanted to Learn This
- Personal motivation, struggles, or past confusion about the topic
- Brief overview of what I hoped to understand
What I Set Out to Learn
- Goals for the weekend
- Expectations vs what I thought I already knew
What Databases and DBMS Actually Are
- Clear definitions and differences
- Use simple analogies and examples
- Add diagrams or code snippets (where appropriate)
Core Concepts I Covered
Relational vs Non-relational Databases
SQL vs NoSQL
Schema Design and Normalization
Indexing, Keys, and Query Optimization
Transactions and ACID Properties
ERDs and Data Modeling Basics
What I Actually Learned (My Takeaways)
- Reflect on surprises, misconceptions corrected, or clarity gained
- Include visuals, charts, and simple code if helpful
Struggles I Faced and How I Overcame Them
- What confused me
- Mental models or reframes that helped
Tools and Resources I Used
- Mention platforms or tools (e.g., Notion, GitHub, SQLite, pgAdmin)
- Do not include affiliate links
What I’d Do Differently Next Time
- Learning strategy tweaks
- Resource swaps or advice to past self
What This Connects To (Next Learning Session Ideas)
- Topics I’ll cover next (e.g., SQL joins, query performance tuning, MongoDB intro)
- Link to future or past posts as appropriate
Key Takeaways
- Bullet points summarizing my most important insights from this weekend
FAQ
What is a DBMS?
What’s the difference between a database and a table?
What is normalization?
What is ACID compliance?
What should I learn after this?