About Ben Brumm and Database Star
I'm an Oracle SQL Certified Expert with 20+ years of experience working in databases and business analysis. I started learning MySQL back in 2004, and I've been working with SQL and database design professionally ever since.
Database Star grew out of that work. I share what I've learned about SQL, database design, and working in the IT industry through articles here and on my YouTube channel, where over 100,000 subscribers watch tutorials on SQL and database topics.
You can see my full work history on LinkedIn.
What Database Star is about
If you're learning SQL, designing databases, or working toward a career in database development, software development, business analysis, or a related IT role, that's what this site is for.
I cover:
- SQL tutorials, from basic syntax to complex queries and performance tuning
- Database design, including normalization, ERDs, and real schema examples
- Error references for Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
- Career advice for people working in or moving into database-related roles
Everything here comes from my own experience using these tools and teaching others to use them.
Sponsorships and disclosure
Some posts on this site are sponsored by database tool vendors. I only write about products I've actually used and think are worth covering, and sponsored posts are always clearly marked with a disclaimer at the top. Links to sponsored products are marked rel="sponsored" so search engines and AI tools know they're a paid placement, not an independent recommendation.
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Thanks,
Ben
