How to Query Data in InfluxDB
Session Date: Oct 30, 2025
Time: 8:00am (PT) | 3:00pm (GMT)
Watch this training from InfluxDB University to learn data querying basics. SQL is a popular querying language used for storing and retrieving data from multiple databases; it is also used to communicate with a database.
InfluxDB Cloud supports SQL, making it possible for developers familiar with SQL to quickly build real-time applications and take advantage of InfluxDB’s high-performance time series engine. Additionally, developers can use InfluxQL which is the SQL-like query language for interacting with data in InfluxDB Cloud Serverless and InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated.
What you will learn:
- Data querying basics and syntax
- How to query InfluxDB with SQL and InfluxQL
- Additional more complicated query structure
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Suyash Joshi
Senior Developer Advocate, InfluxData
Suyash Joshi is a senior software engineer and accomplished developer advocate at InfluxData. His career spans leading pivotal projects at Oracle and RingCentral in the past. Holding both a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.A. in Game Design, he seamlessly blends technical expertise with a flair for creativity. Driven by his passion, he nurtures and hosts developer events in London, delivering sought-after keynote speeches and participating in hackathons worldwide. Apart from his day job, Suyash Joshi is a magician and member of the prestigious Magic Circle in London, crafting performances that ignite wonder, joy, and inspiration. Find him on X: @suyashcjoshi