Introduction
In this project, you will learn how to create and use database views in MySQL. Database views are virtual tables that provide a customized perspective of the underlying data, allowing you to hide certain data processes from users and simplify data access.
👀 Preview
MariaDB [edusys]> SELECT * FROM comp_spring_2018_taylor;
+-----------+-------------+
| course_id | room_number |
+-----------+-------------+
| CS-319 | 3128 |
+-----------+-------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)🎯 Tasks
In this project, you will learn:
- How to start the MySQL server and import a database
- How to define a view that displays the room numbers of all major courses offered in a specific semester, location, and department
- How to define a view that filters the results of the previous view to only include courses located in a specific building
🏆 Achievements
After completing this project, you will be able to:
- Understand the concept and benefits of database views
- Create custom views to simplify data access and hide unnecessary complexity
- Apply your knowledge of SQL queries to define and use views in a real-world scenario
