[kuraja]

I'm thinking about learning SQL. Would it be a sane decision for me to learn EdgeQL instead, as my first introduction to databases?

[cgio]

If I were you, I would rather start with SQL. It is so pervasive that it would never be a skill you regret having. I don’t believe you would regret learning EdgeQL either, or any skill for that matter, but in terms of priority I would suggest SQL would be a safer bet and help you contextualise other querying approaches down the way.

[1st1]

If you decide to go the EdgeQL route first we have some great learning materials, e.g. here's a book about EdgeQL: https://www.edgedb.com/easy-edgedb