In this hands-on course, you’ll master PL/pgSQL—the procedural language of PostgreSQL—by building a complete chess game from the ground up. From basic move validation to advanced game mechanics like resurrection and RUA (Check) detection, you’ll learn how to turn SQL into a powerful backend logic engine.
This is not just another tutorial about syntax. Instead, you’ll go deep into how procedural SQL works by applying it in a real-world scenario. You’ll also learn how to integrate Python with PostgreSQL to control gameplay, handle moves, and manage game flow in a clean and interactive way.
What you’ll build:
- A chess board using PostgreSQL arrays
- Custom piece movement functions (pawn, bishop, rook, knight, queen, king)
- Validation logic for legal moves
- Enemy king detection and RUA (check) logic
- Resurrection mechanics using stored procedures
- A fully playable game loop in Python with dynamic prompts
Technologies and Tools used:
- PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL)
- Python
- DBeaver
- VSCode
By the end of the course, you’ll not only be proficient in PL/pgSQL but also able to apply procedural programming logic to any database-driven application. Whether you’re a developer, data engineer, or database enthusiast—this course will sharpen your backend logic skills through a fun and intellectually rewarding project.
- Beginner to intermediate programmers who want to learn PostgreSQL procedural SQL by building a real chess game with Python integration.
