DuckDB·DuckDB essentials

Queries

DuckDB is an in-process analytical database with full SQL.

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What you will be able to do
  • Use the CLI or Python.
  • Query tables and files.
  • It is columnar.

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DuckDB is an in-process analytical database with full SQL.

  • Use the CLI or Python.
  • Query tables and files.
  • It is columnar.
query.sqlSQL
SELECT course, count(*) AS lessons
FROM 'lessons.csv'
GROUP BY course;
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