Databricks
Complete Intro to Databases, v2
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Get hands-on with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4j, and DuckDB to understand when each database shines.
Key Takeaways
By participating along with us in the workshop, you'll learn:
- Understand core database concepts like ACID, indexing, and query optimization
- Learn relational database fundamentals with PostgreSQL
- Store and query flexible documents with MongoDB
- Implement caching and real-time patterns with Redis
- Model relationship-heavy data with Neo4j graph queries
- Run fast analytics on large datasets with DuckDB
- Build Node.js applications that connect to real databases
- Know which database to choose for different problem shapes
Is This Workshop for Me?
Web developers who want to understand databases beyond just “it stores stuff.” You should be comfortable with JavaScript and Node.js basics, but no prior database experience is required.
Workshop Details
A hands-on survey of modern databases. Build practical skills with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4j, and DuckDB while learning the fundamentals that apply everywhere.
Any Prerequisites?
- Comfortable with JavaScript and Node.js fundamentals
- Basic command-line familiarity
- Docker installed (or willingness to install it)
- No prior database experience required
Attend Online Live and in Full HD
Or Join In Person from Downtown Minneapolis
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Complete Intro to Databases, v2
Event Details
What
- 2 Full Day Workshop Sessions
- Replay Videos (available immediately)
When
- March 10 to 11, 2026 - 9:30am to 4:30pm Central Daylight Time
Where
- Option 1: Attend online on our full HD live stream
- Option 2: Attend in-person at HQ in Minneapolis, MN
Daily Schedule
Day 1
- 9:30AMWelcome & Database Fundamentals
- 10:00AMPostgreSQL Setup, Tables, Basic CRUD Operations
- 11:00AMPostgreSQL JOINs, Indexes, and Query Performance
- 12:00PMLunch Break
- 1:00PMPostgreSQL JSON/JSONB
- 2:00PMPostgreSQL Full-Text Search
- 3:00PMpgvector - Embeddings and AI
- 4:00PMRow Level Security (RLS)
- 5:00PMPostgREST
Day 2
- 9:30AMBuild a Node.js App with PostgreSQL
- 10:00AMMongoDB Document Databases
- 11:00AMMongoDB Querying and Aggregation Pipelines
- 12:00PMLunch Break
- 1:00PMRedis
- 2:00PMNeo4j
- 3:00PMDuckDB
- 4:00PMChoosing the Right Database
Your (Awesome) Instructor
Brian Holt
Brian Holt currently serves as Member of Product Staff at Databricks. With a rich background that includes being a JavaScript engineer and PM at tech giants like Netflix, Stripe, Snowflake, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Reddit, Brian has a keen eye for developer experience and cloud services. Beyond the office, Brian is probably drinking coffee or beer, playing Dota 2 poorly, snowboarding anywhere he can, and playing with his son and dog in Sacramento.
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