Oracle SQL Basics
By Manish Sharma
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1. Oracle SQL Statements and Keywords
Oracle SQL is a powerful language used to interact with Oracle Databases. Each
command in Oracle SQL is called a statement, and these statements are composed
of keywords, identifiers, and operators.
● Statements: A statement is a complete command in SQL, such as SELECT,
INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or CREATE TABLE.
● Keywords: These are reserved words in Oracle SQL that have specific
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meanings and functionalities. Examples include SELECT, FROM, WHERE,
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ORDER BY, INSERT, UPDATE, etc.
● Identifiers: Names given to database objects like tables, columns, indexes,
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Important Points:
Oracle SQL statements end with a semicolon (;).
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● Statements can be written on a single line or across multiple lines for better
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2. Case Sensitivity and Formatting
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● Case Sensitivity:
○ Oracle SQL keywords are not case-sensitive. For example, SELECT,
select, and SeLeCt are all interpreted the same way.
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○ However, data within the database (such as string literals) is
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case-sensitive by default. For example, 'MANISH' and 'manish' are
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● Formatting:
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○ Writing SQL in a readable format is crucial for maintainability and
debugging. Consistently use spaces, indentation, and new lines.
○ Comments can be added to SQL code using:
■ -- for single-line comments.
■ /* */ for multi-line comments.
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