Are you a developer, or wish to become one? Maybe you want to learn how to access data with modern tools.
The following are a set of links to free tools and training that can help you get started around data, mobile, and cloud.
At a high level, Microsoft has developed courseware that you can use for free:
https://academy.microsoft.com/en-us/professional-program/tracks/
There are Immersion projects, to get your feet wet.
https://github.com/Microsoft/developer-immersion-data
The Microsoft parent site for SQL Server developers is here:
https://www.microsoft.com/sql-server/developer-get-started
As an IDE, Visual Studio is superior. Also Visual Studio Code is now available on any platform:
Visual Studio has plugins for different areas of development. One area is Xamarin (Cross platform mobile)
https://www.visualstudio.com/xamarin/
More than just a developer IDE, Developer Essentials gets you free Azure cloud usage, and other stuff.
https://www.visualstudio.com/dev-essentials/
Finally, EDx.org is a fantastic resource, with free training from many schools as well as Microsoft professional training. You only pay if you want a verified certificate. Auditing courses is free!
https://www.edx.org/course?search_query=microsoft
Hopefully these will help you get started on your journey of data and/or mobile development.
George Walters 