Database Engineering Roadmap
Master database design, administration, and optimization to build scalable and efficient data storage solutions.
What You'll Learn
- Database design principles and architecture
- SQL and NoSQL database management
- Data modeling and normalization
- Performance optimization and tuning
- Database security and backup strategies
Prerequisites
- Basic programming knowledge
- Understanding of data structures
- Basic SQL knowledge
- Command line familiarity
Learning Path Structure
- Database Fundamentals (6-8 weeks)
- Advanced Database Management (8-10 weeks)
- Database Administration & DevOps (6-8 weeks)
Database Fundamentals
Master the core concepts of database design and management.
Relational Databases
- SQL Fundamentals
- Data types and constraints
- CRUD operations
- Joins and relationships
- Aggregate functions
- Database Design
- Entity-Relationship diagrams
- Normalization forms
- Schema design patterns
- Indexing strategies
- PostgreSQL
- Installation and setup
- Advanced data types
- PL/pgSQL programming
- Triggers and functions
NoSQL Databases
- MongoDB
- Document model design
- CRUD operations
- Aggregation framework
- Indexing in MongoDB
- Redis
- Data structures
- Caching strategies
- Pub/Sub messaging
- Redis Cluster
Data Modeling
- Modeling Techniques
- Conceptual modeling
- Logical modeling
- Physical modeling
- Data modeling tools
Practice Projects
- E-commerce database design
- Social media data model
- Inventory management system
- Multi-tenant application database
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I follow this roadmap?
Start from the beginning and progress through each section sequentially. Each section builds upon knowledge from previous ones, so it's important to follow them in order for the best learning experience.
How long will it take to complete?
Completion time varies based on your prior experience and how much time you can dedicate to learning. On average, individuals spend between 3-6 months to complete this roadmap when studying part-time.
Are the resources recommended in the roadmap free?
We include a mix of free and paid resources. Many of the documentation and tutorial resources are completely free, while some of the more comprehensive courses may require payment. We always try to include free alternatives where possible.