MySql DBMS Roadmap

Stage	Main Topic	Content & Learning Activities	Objectives & Deliverables
1	Introduction & Setup	Relational Database Concepts Environment Setup Familiarize with Tools	Set up the environment and understand basic concepts.
2	Database Fundamentals	Creating and Managing Databases Data Types Creating Tables Primary & Foreign Keys	Learn how to create and structure a database.
3	Data Query Language (DQL)	SELECT and FROM WHERE ORDER BY LIMIT, DISTINCT, ALIASES	Write basic queries to retrieve data.
4	Data Manipulation Language (DML)	INSERT UPDATE DELETE	Modify data in tables.
5	Advanced Querying	JOINs Aggregate Functions GROUP BY & HAVING Subqueries	Write complex queries to retrieve and aggregate data.
6	Data Definition Language (DDL)	ALTER TABLE DROP TABLE Constraints	Modify the structure of the database.
7	Indexing & Performance	What is an Index? Types of Indexes The EXPLAIN Command	Understand and improve query performance.
8	SQL Programming	Variables and Control Flow Stored Procedures Functions Triggers	Automate tasks and build business logic.
9	Transaction Management	ACID Properties START TRANSACTION, COMMIT, ROLLBACK	Ensure data integrity during operations.
10	Database Security	Creating and Managing Users Privileges	Manage user access rights.
11	Basic Administration	Backup and Restore Storage Engines	Perform necessary database administration tasks.

Core Mindsets for MySQL Professionals

Always prioritize data integrity, accuracy, and security. Every action must be carefully considered to protect this most critical asset.

SQL is a declarative language that operates on sets of data, not row-by-row. Learn to think about operations on entire datasets.

An inefficient query can slow down an entire system. Always think about indexes, execution plans, and how to optimize for the fastest speed.

A good database design (normalization) will prevent countless future problems. Spending time on careful design is a worthy investment.