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Db2 SQL All-in-One Quick Start Tutorial Series (1.5 HOURS!)

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This tutorial is designed for RPG/CL programmers looking to enhance their skills in Db2 SQL.
  • Introduction to Db2 SQL: Overview of Db2 SQL, its importance in the IBM i environment, and how it integrates with RPG and CL programming.
  • Basic SQL Syntax: Explanation of fundamental SQL commands such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE, with practical examples relevant to RPG/CL applications.
  • Data Retrieval Techniques: Techniques for querying data, including filtering with WHERE clauses, sorting with ORDER BY, and using aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM, AVG.
  • Joins and Subqueries: Understanding how to combine data from multiple tables using INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, and the use of subqueries to enhance data retrieval.
  • Stored Procedures and Functions: Introduction to creating and using stored procedures and user-defined functions to encapsulate business logic and improve performance.
  • Error Handling: Best practices for error handling in SQL, including the use of TRY...CATCH blocks and transaction management.
  • Performance Tuning: Tips for optimizing SQL queries for better performance, including indexing strategies and analyzing query execution plans.
  • Integration with RPG/CL: Practical examples of how to call SQL from RPG and CL programs, including embedded SQL and using SQL in service programs.
By the end of this tutorial, viewers will have a solid foundation in Db2 SQL, enabling them to write efficient queries and integrate SQL into their RPG/CL applications.