{"product_id":"python-and-sql-for-data-scott-a-dominik-9798190474916","title":"Python and SQL for Data Professionals: Step-by-Step Guide to Querying Databases, Building ETL Pipelines, and Launching a Career in Data Analytics and","description":"\u003cb\u003eStep-by-Step Guide to Querying Databases, Building ETL Pipelines, and Launching a Career in Data Analytics and Data Engineering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost books teach \u003cb\u003ePython\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eSQL\u003c\/b\u003e. This book teaches you how to use both together to build real-world data solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aspiring data analyst, future data engineer, self-taught developer, or career changer, this hands-on guide will help you develop the practical skills employers are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Master Python and SQL as one professional skill set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Design and build relational databases with PostgreSQL and SQLite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Write advanced SQL queries using joins, subqueries, CTEs, window functions, and query optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Connect Python to databases using SQLAlchemy and psycopg2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Build complete ETL pipelines that extract, clean, transform, validate, and load data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Analyze data efficiently with pandas and SQL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Automate workflows with scheduling, logging, monitoring, and error handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Optimize SQL performance and troubleshoot slow queries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Apply industry best practices for testing, database migrations, documentation, and version control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Build a portfolio-ready capstone project that demonstrates real-world data engineering skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Prepare for Python and SQL technical interviews with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is ideal for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Aspiring Data Analysts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Future Data Engineers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Business Intelligence Professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Computer Science Students\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Self-Taught Developers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Career Changers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Anyone who wants practical, job-ready Python and SQL skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll work with industry-standard tools, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Python 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- PostgreSQL \u0026amp; SQLite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- pandas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- SQLAlchemy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- psycopg2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Alembic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- pytest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Great Expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Apache Airflow, Prefect \u0026amp; Dagster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Git, Streamlit, AWS RDS, Google BigQuery \u0026amp; dbt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of isolated tutorials, you'll build complete data workflows that mirror real production environments-from database design and SQL querying to ETL pipelines, automation, and reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this book, you'll have the knowledge, practical experience, and portfolio projects to confidently pursue opportunities in \u003cb\u003edata analytics\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edata engineering\u003c\/b\u003e, and other data-focused careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to move beyond learning individual tools and start building professional data systems with Python and SQL, this book is your complete step-by-step guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott A. Dominik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798190474916\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.74d","brand":"Scott A. Dominik","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666079256831,"sku":"9798190474916","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/python-and-sql-for-data-scott-a-dominik-9798190474916","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}