SQL Noir

Intro

SQLNoir is an interactive SQL learning experience that frames practice as solving detective cases. The site uses a noir/80s detective aesthetic and describes a query-driven workflow where every clue is hidden in a database. Narrative elements referenced on the site include a Detective's Journal and case investigations. The project also provides a GitHub reference.

Key Features

• Solve mysteries by writing SQL queries to interrogate databases and uncover clues (query-driven cases).
• Narrative presentation with a noir/80s detective aesthetic and detective-themed elements such as a Detective's Journal and case investigations.
• Public-facing GitHub linkage or reference on the site.
• Google OAuth sign-in implemented via Supabase; when you sign in this way the site stores your email address and a user ID.
• Analytics are collected using PostHog and Vercel Analytics. The Privacy Policy and Terms of Service were last updated March 15, 2026.
• The Terms state the service is provided "as is" without warranty.

Who this is for

• People learning or practicing SQL who prefer hands-on, problem-based exercises and want to apply queries to structured, narrative cases.
• Users who enjoy a themed, story-driven approach to practice rather than isolated drills.
• Those who are not familiar with SQL should expect the experience to require writing queries; that dependency may limit accessibility.

Practical notes: the available pages do not include explicit pricing or subscription details, nor do they specify supported SQL dialects, data-retention policies, or detailed security measures. These gaps are worth checking before relying on the service for long-term study or sensitive data.