AsseSQL: an online, browser-based SQL skills assessment tool

AsseSQL is an online, browser-based SQL query assessment tool, developed in-house and designed to assess students' SQL query design and construction skills in a manner that more authentically mirrors how these skills are applied in professional practice. A few thousand students have now used this assessment tool over ten years. Student feedback is still overwhelmingly positive, primarily for the reason that they are assessed as they will use their SQL skills in professional practice. AsseSQL has been a successful way of assessing students' skills. The Tips, Techniques and Courseware session is an opportune time to reflect on its use, the challenges and possible changes.