SQLAlchemy ORM Query Fundamentals

About this course

Master the power of SQLAlchemy ORM with this in-depth course designed to teach you the fundamentals of database interaction using Python. Whether you're a developer, data professional, or aspiring backend engineer, this course will equip you with the skills to define, query, and manage databases efficiently.Starting with setting up your development environment, you'll learn how to define database models, establish relationships, and enforce constraints using SQLAlchemy’s declarative ORM. You’ll then dive into generating tables, inserting and updating records, and executing complex queries with filtering, joins, and aggregations.By the end of this course, you'll be able to integrate SQLAlchemy ORM into real-world projects, optimize data retrieval, and leverage the full power of Python for database management.This course is perfect for Python developers, backend engineers, data analysts, and anyone looking to gain expertise in ORM-based database operations.Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course, learners will be able to:1. IntroductionsUnderstand the course coverage, aims, and objectives.Explain the purpose of SQLAlchemy ORM and its advantages in database management.2. Preparing for DevelopmentSet up a development environment for SQLAlchemy on both Windows and macOS.Install Python and configure it for SQLAlchemy development.Set up VSCode for SQLAlchemy development on Windows and macOS.Create and manage virtual environments for dependency management.3. Fundamentals - Defining Database Tables (Models)Understand the structure of the database through an ERD.Create a new SQLAlchemy project with a declarative base.Define database tables using SQLAlchemy ORM models.Identify and apply different field types, in

Course objectives

• understand the advantages of SQLAlchemy ORM in database management
• learn how to manage dependencies with virtual environments
• create and manage SQLAlchemy database tables and relationships