What do you do if you're seeking the best resources for ongoing learning as a database developer?

Learning is the key to progress in any and every domain of work. I refer to official websites first for learning content, as they provide unfiltered, up-to-date, and the latest technology information. Later, it's important to understand the implementation of the new technology I’ve read about, so I turn to Udemy courses, which include demonstrations of tools and technologies in use. I prefer courses that feature demonstrative projects, allowing hands-on experience along with the know-how of the new learnings.

When choosing online courses for ongoing learning as a database developer, it's important to select ones that match your current skill level and learning goals. - Coursera: Database Systems Concepts & Design - Udemy: The Complete SQL Bootcamp - edX: Big Data Analysis with Spark - LinkedIn Learning: Data Science and Big Data Analytics - Khan Academy: Intro to SQL

1. Online courses and platforms for example Coursera, edX, Udemy, or Pluralsight for database-specific courses.Look for courses on advanced SQL, database design, and specific database systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). 2. Using Technical documentation for database systems you work with. 3. Blogs and online communities Follow reputable database blogs and join online communities (e.g., Stack Overflow, Reddit's database-related subreddits). Participate in discussions to learn from peers and experts. Participate in webinars hosted by database vendors or industry experts. 4. Database Practice projects Work on personal projects to apply new concepts and technologies. Contribute to open-source database projects.

To enhance your database skills as a Developer, take online courses, follow official documentation, and read relevant books. Engage with forums, YouTube tutorials, and blogs to stay updated. Gain hands-on experience with personal projects, attend industry events, and consider earning certifications for validation.

I would start working on a project once I get the hang of basics. And when I get stuck, I'll refer to community forums where i get most of my answers. Sometimes, I encounter a situations where an entire new implementation need to be learned(which is advanced concepts or niche implementations) then I reach out to documentation or ebooks. Webinars and workshops provides a glimpse of new trends and implementations in the fields which can helps us to keep us updated with in the industry. Finding a good mentor is an extremely privileged and lucky scenario, in which case following the mentor is the best. You can reach to the level of learning of mentor with comparatively lil hustle.

- Books and ebooks can be invaluable resources for deepening your understanding of database development and related topics. - SQL Performance Explained" by Markus Winand - "SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself" by Ben Forta - "SQL Cookbook" by Anthony Molinaro - "Learning SQL" by Alan Beaulieu - "Database System Concepts" by Abraham Silberschatz, Henry Korth, and S. Sudarshan - The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide to Dimensional Modeling" by Ralph Kimball and Margy Ross - "Designing Data-Intensive Applications" by Martin Kleppmann - "Hadoop: The Definitive Guide" by Tom White - "High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, and Replication" by Baron Schwartz, Peter Zaitsev, and Vadim Tkachenko

Pues prefiero ir directamente a los recursos de Microsofs Docs, de ahí profundizar mediantes escenarios hipoteticos y ejemplos rápidos de implementar junto a ChatGPT

Los foros de MDN Microsoft y Stackoverflow iba principalmente antes, francamente ahora con ChatGPT voy mas ahí; pero es solo porque ya tengo cierto conocimiento, si pienso lo que me da está loco entonces ya busco por fuera

- Webinars and workshops are excellent ways to gain practical insights and stay updated on the latest developments in database technology. - DataCamp Webinars - AWS Webinars - Microsoft Learn Webinars - Oracle Webinars - Coursera Specialization Workshops - edX Workshops and Courses - Local Meetups and Workshops

Para mí lo principal a ir sería de AWS, Google y Coursera, aunque a veces los "webinars" con "expertos" de AWS dejan que desear o es puro marketing...., en ese caso mejor prefiero ir a Udemy, AWS Training, etc. o bien suscribirme a noticias de AWS para ver todos los que vayan saliendo y ver que me conviene