SELECT Statement to Query Data


  The SELECT statement is fundamental for querying data in SQL databases. Its use and syntax are explained below.


SELECT Syntax


The basic syntax for performing a query is:


SELECT [columnas] FROM [tabla];

  For example, to select all users under 25 years old:

SELECT * FROM users WHERE age < 25;

It is important to put ; at the end of each query.


Purpose of the SELECT Statement


  The SELECT statement is used to query and retrieve data from a database. It allows users to select one or more fields from one or more tables, facilitating the retrieval of specific information that meets certain criteria.



Exercises



Interactive Test 1: Drag and Drop.

Drag in the corresponding order.


Drag the options:

SELECT
FROM
users
*

Completa el código:

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Interactive Test 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill the Blanks.


SELECT  FROM ;

Practical Exercise:


Statement:

  Write the SQL query necessary to select all users.


Example Data

idnameage
1 John 25
2 Anna 30
3 Kevin 22
4 Angela 35

* Write your SQL query and execute to see results.

Resultados:

No results available.


What is the SQL command to select all records from a table?