Hi, I’m Linda Chidinma
I’m a data analyst, and this year I’m going all in on SQL.
I’m building in public by:
• learning SQL deeply
• breaking it down for beginners
• sharing mistakes, lessons, and progress
If you’re learning SQL too, you’re not alone.
Here's a little Thursday appreciation post🌸
Tell us about a woman who inspired you this week.
It could be someone you know personally, someone you admire online, or even a stranger whose kindness stuck with you.
Let's celebrate women making a difference💜
@WithThe_Girls accountability challenge
I used to think SQL was hard. It wasn't.
I was just learning it the wrong way.
Like many beginners, I thought SQL executed exactly as it was written:
SELECT FROM WHERE GROUP BY
That assumption caused a lot of confusion.
Myth: SQL is a programming language.
Many people refer to SQL as a programming language, but that's not technically correct.
Reality: SQL (Structured Query Language) is a query language designed to communicate with relational databases. It allows you to retrieve, insert, update
SQL Data Myths
Myth: You need to memorize every SQL command.
Reality: Even experienced SQL professionals look up syntax. Understanding concepts matters more than memorization.
#SQLDataMyths
Most beginners think SQL is about writing code.
It's not.
SQL is really about asking the right questions.
Think of it like searching your phone contacts.
You don't scroll endlessly through every contact.
You search by name, filter by a detail, or narrow down the results.
@WithThe_Girls accountability challenge
I used to think SQL was hard. It wasn't.
I was just learning it the wrong way.
Like many beginners, I thought SQL executed exactly as it was written:
SELECT FROM WHERE GROUP BY
That assumption caused a lot of confusion.
This mindset clicked for me while reading Learning SQL by Alan Beaulieu.
The book uses everyday examples, like a telephone book, to explain databases. It made me realize that SQL isn't about memorizing commands, it's about retrieving information efficiently.
Understanding what SQL is (and isn't) helps you build a stronger foundation as you learn data analysis or database management.
When you first started learning SQL, did you think it was a programming language? Share your answer below!
Delete, and manage data efficiently.
Unlike general-purpose programming languages such as Python or Java, SQL is declarative, you tell the database what you want, not how to do it.
SQL Data Myths
Myth: You need to memorize every SQL command.
Reality: Even experienced SQL professionals look up syntax. Understanding concepts matters more than memorization.
#SQLDataMyths
You're not "too small" to be heard.
Someone with less experience than you is speaking up.
Someone with less knowledge than you is sharing what they know.
Meanwhile, you're waiting until you feel "qualified enough."
Don't let self-doubt silence you.
Someone needs to hear you. 🌸