YDB Fundamentals: Distributed SQL Database Development

Modern applications require data storage systems that can scale seamlessly while maintaining consistency and fault tolerance. This written course introduces you to YDB, a distributed SQL database designed for modern scalable workloads. You will gain a solid understanding of distributed database fundamentals and learn how to model data and write queries effectively. What you'll learn: - Understand core YDB architecture, distributed storage, and database terminology. - Write YQL queries to manipulate and retrieve data efficiently. - Design primary keys and secondary indexes tailored for distributed storage. - Apply ACID transaction principles across distributed nodes. - Structure schemas for high-concurrency workloads and scalability. - Practice query optimization and basic cluster interaction patterns. The course begins with foundational definitions, terminology, and architectural principles before moving into practical query writing and schema design concepts. This text-based course is ideal for beginners, developers, and data engineers with no prior YDB experience. Start reading today to build your skills in distributed SQL databases.