Should I learn SQL first before learning database fundamentals?

 It's typically a good idea to have some understanding of database fundamentals before diving into SQL. Here's why:

1. Database Fundamentals:

   • Concepts like tables, rows, columns, keys (primary and foreign), normalization, relationships, indexing, and queries are essential to understanding how a database operates.
   • This foundational knowledge will help you understand why SQL is structured the way it is and how you can use it to interact with data effectively.

2. SQL:

   • SQL (Structured Query Language) is the tool you’ll use to interact with a database. It's important to learn the syntax and how to write queries, but understanding the concepts behind databases will make your learning more meaningful.
   • SQL will make more sense when you know the purpose of operations like selecting, inserting, updating, and deleting data, as well as how data is organized in a relational database.

In short: Start with the basics of databases (e.g., how tables are structured, what keys are, etc.), and then move on to SQL to put that knowledge into practice. It will provide a solid and more efficient learning path.