# Preparation

We will use **SQLite** for all exercises, as it requires no installation and works out-of-the-box with most environments.

## Prerequisites

We're going to use Dbeaver, a free and open-source database management tool that supports SQLite and many other databases.

* [ ] Download and install [Dbeaver](https://dbeaver.io/download/)
  * [ ] \[Optional] Have a look around the interface <https://dbeaver.com/docs/dbeaver/Application-Window-Overview/>
* [ ] There's also a VSCode extension for SQLite called [SQlite Viewer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=qwtel.sqlite-viewer).

## Reading list

* [Introduction to Databases](https://mariadb.com/docs/general-resources/database-theory/introduction-to-relational-databases)
* [Relational Database Terms](https://mariadb.com/docs/general-resources/database-theory/relational-databases-basic-terms)

## Extra materials

* [DBeaver Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkh7-EMxQiV2DAiruEWgh-i4jreuyX1rP)
* [SQLite Tutorial](https://www.sqlitetutorial.net/)
* [w3schools SQL Tutorial](https://www.w3schools.com/sql/)
* [SQL Tutorial](https://www.sqltutorial.org/)


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