SQL Quick Notes in 2 Pages
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SQL Basics:
● SQL stands for Structured Query Language.
● It is a domain-specific language used for managing and manipulating relational
databases.
Database Components:
● Tables: Data is stored in tables with rows and columns.
● Columns: Define the type of data (e.g., text, numbers) stored in a table.
● Rows: Each row in a table represents a single record or data entry.
Common SQL Commands:
● SELECT: Retrieve data from a table.
● INSERT: Add new records to a table.
● UPDATE: Modify existing records in a table.
● DELETE: Remove records from a table.
SQL Clauses:
● WHERE: Used to filter records based on a specified condition.
● ORDER BY: Sort the result set in ascending or descending order.
● GROUP BY: Group rows based on a common value in a column.
● HAVING: Filter grouped rows based on a condition.
SQL Functions:
● COUNT(): Count the number of rows in a result set.
● SUM(): Calculate the sum of values in a column.
● AVG(): Calculate the average of values in a column.
● MAX(): Find the maximum value in a column.
● MIN(): Find the minimum value in a column.
SQL Joins:
● JOIN: Combines rows from two or more tables based on a related column.
● INNER JOIN: Returns only the matching rows from both tables.
● LEFT JOIN (or LEFT OUTER JOIN): Returns all rows from the left table and
matching rows from the right table.
● RIGHT JOIN (or RIGHT OUTER JOIN): Returns all rows from the right table and
matching rows from the left table.
● FULL JOIN (or FULL OUTER JOIN): Returns all rows when there is a match in
either table.
SQL Constraints:
● PRIMARY KEY: Ensures the uniqueness of values in a column, typically used to
identify records uniquely.
● FOREIGN KEY: Establishes a relationship between two tables based on a column
in one table referencing the primary key of another table.
● UNIQUE: Ensures that all values in a column are unique.
● NOT NULL: Ensures that a column cannot contain NULL values.
SQL DDL (Data Definition Language) Commands:
● CREATE TABLE: Create a new table.
● ALTER TABLE: Modify an existing table's structure.
● DROP TABLE: Delete a table and its data.
SQL DML (Data Manipulation Language) Commands:
● INSERT INTO: Add new records to a table.
● UPDATE: Modify existing records.
● DELETE FROM: Remove records from a table.
SQL Tips:
● Use comments (-- or /* */) to document your SQL queries.
● Practice and test your SQL statements on sample databases to improve your
skills.
● Be cautious when using DELETE and UPDATE statements, as they can have a
significant impact on your data.
Remember that SQL is a powerful tool for working with databases, and practice is key to
mastering it. Start with simple queries and gradually work your way up to more complex tasks.
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