# Databases

In this session, trainees will be introduced to the core concepts of databases, including why we use them, how data is modeled, and how to interact with a relational database using SQL.

| Week | Topic                                                                                                                                     | Preparation                                                                                                                             | Assignment                                                                                                                            | Session Plan                                                                                                                              |
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| 1.   | [Introduction to databases](https://program.hackyourfuture.dk/~/revisions/n2RGk5og1pvUUWu5OSlj/course-content/foundation/databases/week1) | [Preparation](https://program.hackyourfuture.dk/~/revisions/n2RGk5og1pvUUWu5OSlj/course-content/foundation/databases/week1/preparation) | [Assignment](https://program.hackyourfuture.dk/~/revisions/n2RGk5og1pvUUWu5OSlj/course-content/foundation/databases/week1/assignment) | [Session Plan](https://program.hackyourfuture.dk/~/revisions/n2RGk5og1pvUUWu5OSlj/course-content/foundation/databases/week1/session-plan) |

## Learning Goals

* [ ] Explain what a database is and why we use them
* [ ] Understand basic relational data terminology: table, row, column, primary key, foreign key
* [ ] Perform basic SQL operations: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
* [ ] Use simple filtering and sorting techniques
* [ ] Understand simple database design & schemas