The Restart Challenge: Day 05

Hi guys, Mk here!

Today was kind of a peculiar day. I got a call from a company hiring fresher SDEs, and they asked for documents like marksheets and ID proof for background verification. At first, it felt a bit strange, but after discussing it with a close friend, I realized that some companies actually do this as part of their hiring process. The company also seemed reputable, so I decided not to overthink it.

Anyways, coming back to today’s learning progress.

I’ve noticed something interesting — I’m really starting to enjoy SQL. Maybe it’s because the logic feels more structured and intuitive compared to Django (at least for now). Today’s SQL topics were:

• NULL Functions

On paper, it sounds like a small list, but honestly this topic is like a tree — lots of branches, sub-topics, use cases, and rules underneath. The deeper I go, the more practical use cases I start seeing.

As for Django, it was definitely tougher today. Most of my mental energy went into SSMS practice, so I intentionally kept Django light — mainly skimming 1 or 2 lectures and doing a little practice. The goal right now is consistency without burnout rather than forcing heavy learning every single day.

Learning day by day, adjusting pace when needed.

PS: After completing my 7-day SQL phase with SSMS, the plan is to focus purely on practice for a while and then move into Advanced SQL.

Step by step.
(SSMS Day 5/7 | Django Day 4/15)