In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to retrieve data from tables in a database using SQL SELECT statement. In addition, this project will expose you to how to use different SQL operators together with the WHERE clause to set conditions on tables in a database for database manipulation. In order to reinforce the use of SQL SELECT statement to query a database for database insights, you will work on different tasks as the concepts are being introduced to you.
Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement
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Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement
Instructor: Arimoro Olayinka Imisioluwa
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Intermediate level
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Retrieve data from tables of a database using SQL SELECT statement
Use different SQL operators together with the WHERE clause to set conditions on tables of a database for database manipulation
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
SELECT - FROM
SELECT - FROM - WHERE
SQL Operators
Wildcard Characters
SQL Operators - Part 2
Other Comparison Operators
SELECT DISTINCT, ORDER BY, LIMIT, and SQL Aliases
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