SQL Foundations for Data Science: Hands-On with Supabase & Python
When:
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Venue:
Birkbeck Main Building, Malet Street
Join us for a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to modern SQL, designed to give you practical database skills you can use immediately. In this free coding session, you’ll learn how relational databases work, write SQL queries, and build a simple application using Supabase (PostgreSQL) and Python.
Led by Dr Stelios Sotiriadis, CEO of Warestack and MSc Programme Director at Birkbeck. You’ll get clear explanations, real examples, and step-by-step exercises suitable for beginners and early-stage developers.
What you’ll do:
Understand the essentials of relational databases
Write and run SQL queries
Explore keys, joins, indexing and schemas
Design a small database and normalise it
Use Supabase as a modern backend
Query data with Python
Build a simple CRUD workflow
Who is this for?
Anyone curious about databases, data science, backend development, or the MSc Data Science & AI at Birkbeck. No SQL experience needed, just basic Python.
What to bring
A laptop with Python, VS Code, pip, and a free Supabase account. Lab computers are available if required.
Contact name: Student Recruitment
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