We are about ready to dive into SQL and explore some data, BUT FIRST... we’ll need to grind through some dirty work (installing a few tools that will allow us to do cool stuff)

WARNING: This stuff can be pretty unsexy but take a few minutes to knock it out right now and then you’ll be home free to start SQL-ing it up like a crazy person!

p.s. sometimes installing MySQL can be a bit tricky so if you come across ANY issues, tell us what error you’re getting and we’ll help you get to the bottom of it!