Category: SQL Tutorial

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SQL COUNT function

Here’s a clean and practical guide to the SQL COUNT function, including behavior with NULLs, best practices, and real-world examples.  What SQL COUNT function Does COUNT() returns the number of rows that match a...

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SQL MIN and MAX Functions

Here is a clear and practical guide to the SQL MIN and MAX Functions, including examples, behavior notes, and best practices.  What SQL MIN and MAX Functions Do MIN() returns the smallest value in...

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SQL Aggregate Functions

Here’s a clear, complete guide to SQL Aggregate Functions — what they do, how they behave with NULLs, and best-practice examples.  What Are SQL Aggregate Functions? Aggregate functions take multiple rows and return a single...

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SQL SELECT TOP Clause

SQL SELECT TOP Clause Here’s a clear and practical guide to the SQL SELECT TOP Clause, including differences across database engines.  Basic Usage (SQL Server / MS Access)

This returns the first 10...

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SQL DELETE Statement

SQL DELETE Statement (Beginner → Advanced) The DELETE statement in SQL is used to remove one or more rows (records) from a table.It is a DML (Data Manipulation Language) command and is very important...

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SQL UPDATE

SQL UPDATE Here is a clear and practical guide to the SQL UPDATE statement`, with best-practice examples you can use immediately.  Basic Syntax (ANSI SQL)

 Always include a WHERE clause unless you intend...

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SQL NULL values

 SQL NULL Values (Beginner → Advanced) In SQL, NULL represents missing, unknown, or not applicable data.It is not the same as 0, empty string (”), or false—this difference is very important for correctness and...

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SQL INSERT INTO

 SQL INSERT INTO Statement (Beginner → Advanced) The INSERT INTO statement in SQL is used to add new records (rows) into a table.It is one of the most frequently used SQL commands and is...

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SQL NOT Operator

SQL NOT Operator In SQL NOT Operator is used to negate a condition.It returns rows where the condition is FALSE. You typically use NOT within the WHERE clause. 1. Basic Syntax

2. Example:...

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SQL OR Operator

SQL OR Operator In SQL OR Operator is used inside the WHERE clause to combine conditions.A row is returned if at least one of the conditions is TRUE. 1. Basic Syntax

2. Example:...