1. Becoming a Successful Database Developer
Gail Shaw

2. What it entails Working with data, lots of data
Writing queries (for relational DBs)
Extracting & transforming data
Designing databases
Selecting appropriate data storage method
Tuning data access

3. Progression Get good with queries first
Understanding relational algebra & Boolean arithmetic very useful
Some Excel familiarity very useful
Get better with queries
Including how to test them and basic performance tuning
ETL tools
Get even better with queries
Expand to other database technologies
Specialise

4. Job specifics DB developer seldom seen as a specific job by itself
More commonly, combined with
Front-end developer
BI developer
DBA

5. Things to avoid Boot camps Certifications (??)
They teach you to pass exams, not do the job
Certifications (??)
Fine later, but a cert alone won’t get you a job
Know the material, then get the certification
Avoid ‘braindumps’
Don’t lie/exaggerate on CV
5/5 on SQL Server means you know *everything*
If it’s on the CV, expect to be asked about it in the interview

6. Resources iTunes University Coursera Pluralsight
via iTunes or Requires free apple account
Recorded lectures from top universities on many subjects
Coursera
Specialisations and certificates require payment, but many courses are free for viewing
Academic courses from top universities and some technical courses
Pluralsight
Subscription-based model, fixed price per month (currently $29)
Technical training courses, not academic material