The article explains how to build a database and learn the basics of T-SQL, a language used with SQL Server, focusing on developing skills from a developer's perspective. By using Visual Studio Code, the chapter demonstrates how to create tables, add data, and understand T-SQL functionalities. For those already familiar with SQL Server, this serves as a good review, while newcomers can grasp essential T-SQL knowledge and basics of SQL Server. The aim is to help readers establish a strong foundation of knowledge in T-SQL and SQL Server features, preparing them to delve into more advanced topics in subsequent chapters.