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Here are some SQL queries for retrieving and selecting data from a
database:
Retrieving Data:
Select All Records from a Table:
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SELECT * FROM TableName;
Replace TableName with the name of your table.
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SELECT column1, column2 FROM TableName;
Replace column1, column2 with the names of the columns you want to retrieve from
the table.
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SELECT * FROM TableName WHERE condition;
Replace condition with the condition you want to apply, for example:
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SELECT * FROM TableName WHERE column_name = 'value';
Select Distinct Records from a Column:
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SELECT DISTINCT column_name FROM TableName;
Limit the Number of Records Returned:
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SELECT * FROM TableName LIMIT 10;
This will limit the result set to 10 records. The syntax may vary depending on the
database system (e.g., LIMIT for MySQL, PostgreSQL, or TOP for SQL Server).
Selecting Data:
Alias Columns (AS clause):
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SELECT column_name AS alias_name FROM TableName;
This allows you to give an alias to the column names in the result set.
Concatenating Columns:
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SELECT CONCAT(column1, ' ', column2) AS full_name FROM TableName;
This example concatenates column1 and column2 values and displays the result as
full_name.
Mathematical Operations:
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SELECT column1 + column2 AS sum FROM TableName;
This performs a mathematical operation (addition in this case) on column1 and
column2.
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SELECT COUNT(*) AS total_records FROM TableName;
Replace COUNT(*) with other aggregate functions to calculate total records, sum,
average, minimum, or maximum values.
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SELECT * FROM TableName ORDER BY column_name ASC/DESC;
This sorts the result set in ascending (ASC) or descending (DESC) order based on
the specified column.
These SQL queries demonstrate various ways to retrieve and select data from a
database. Adjust them according to your specific table structure and requirements.