ChatbotSQL: Conversational agent to support relational database query language learning

SQL is a key programming language for data scientists, but its learning is sometimes challenging, especially if the learner does not have a proper computer science background. This article introduces ChatbotSQL, a conversational agent that aims to support the autonomous learning of the SQL language...

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Published inSoftwareX Vol. 22; p. 101346
Main Authors Pérez-Mercado, Rubén, Balderas, Antonio, Muñoz, Andrés, Cabrera, Juan Francisco, Palomo-Duarte, Manuel, Dodero, Juan Manuel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.05.2023
Elsevier
Subjects
Conversational agent
Data scientists
SQL
Conversational agent
Databases
Data scientists
SQL
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ISSN2352-7110
2352-7110
DOI10.1016/j.softx.2023.101346

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Summary:SQL is a key programming language for data scientists, but its learning is sometimes challenging, especially if the learner does not have a proper computer science background. This article introduces ChatbotSQL, a conversational agent that aims to support the autonomous learning of the SQL language for database querying. ChatbotSQL proposes exercises and guides about the steps to be taken by the learner in case of doubts, providing customised feedback. ChatbotSQL has been created on top of IBM Watson Assistant and is available in a web platform. Students in a higher education database subject used ChatbotSQL extensively, showing a positive perception of its usefulness in supporting the resolution of complex queries.
ISSN:2352-7110
2352-7110
DOI:10.1016/j.softx.2023.101346