12 Oct 2021 Andrew Bone Numeric vs. Decimal Data Types in SQL In standard SQL, there is a slight difference between the NUMERIC and DECIMAL data types. However, in some variants of SQL, there is no difference! This article will clear up any confusion. In this article, I’ll explain the differences and similarities between SQL’s standard NUMERIC and DECIMAL data types. Then I’ll discuss how these data types work in common SQL dialects. We’ve already posted a more general article on SQL data types; this time, we’ll drill down further on just the DECIMAL and NUMERIC data types. Read more 8 Oct 2021 Andrew Bone How to Sort Values in a Specific Order in SQL Sometimes you will be required to order your data in a particular way, and often the use of typical sort modifiers like ASC and DESC are not enough. This article will show you how to use the CASE statement to order your data exactly how you need it to be. Have you ever needed to order your data in a very specific way? One of the best methods for handling complex sorting is using CASE. Read more 14 Sep 2021 Andrew Bone How to Use Aliases with SQL JOINs SQL aliases are custom names that you can give to the columns and tables you include in your queries. Aliases are very useful, as they can greatly improve the readability and maintainability of your query. We’ll be taking a closer look at using SQL aliases with JOIN and why you might need to do so. There are several types of aliases you can use in SQL: Aliases for tables. Read more 10 Aug 2021 Andrew Bone What Is the UPDATE Statement in SQL? The SQL UPDATE statement is used to update existing data in your database. This article will explain its syntax and show you clear examples of the UPDATE statement in action. Effectively updating existing data in a database is required for anyone using SQL; data is only useful if it is kept up-to-date and relevant. In this article, we’ll examine the syntax of the UPDATE statement in great detail. Then we’ll dive into detailed step-by-step examples that will drive home the rules, potential uses, and limitations associated with the SQL UPDATE statement. Read more 4 Aug 2021 Andrew Bone Use SQL on a Movie Database to Decide What to Watch We’ll demonstrate how to use SQL to parse large datasets and gain valuable insights, in this case, to help you choose what movie to watch next using an IMDb dataset. In this article, we’ll be downloading a dataset directory from IMDb. Not sure what to watch tonight? Are you browsing Netflix endlessly? Decide what to watch using the power of SQL! We’ll be loading an existing movie IMDb dataset into SQL. Read more 13 Jul 2021 Andrew Bone What Is the SQL GROUPING SETS Clause, and How Do You Use it? GROUPING SETS are groups, or sets, of columns by which rows can be grouped together. Instead of writing multiple queries and combining the results with a UNION, you can simply use GROUPING SETS. GROUPING SETS in SQL can be considered an extension of the GROUP BY clause. It allows you to define multiple grouping sets in the same query. Let’s look at its syntax and how it can be equivalent to a GROUP BY with multiple UNION ALL clauses. Read more 8 Jul 2021 Andrew Bone What Is the INSERT Statement in SQL? The INSERT statement in SQL is used to add new data to your database. This article will explain how to use it and show you practical examples along the way. When you learn SQL, you focus on getting data out of a database, working mostly with SELECT. In SQL, there are also statements that let you modify data in a database. The first one is the INSERT statement: it adds data to a table. Read more 4 Jun 2021 Andrew Bone How the Division Operator Works in SQL The division operator in SQL is used to divide one expression or number by another. This article will show you exactly how to use it and common mistakes to avoid along the way. The division operator in SQL is considered an arithmetic operator. The arithmetic operators are addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), division (/), and modulus (%). This article will focus on the division operator, discussing the rules that must be followed along with some common mistakes to look out for when trying to divide in SQL. Read more 28 May 2021 Andrew Bone UNION vs. UNION ALL in SQL: What’s the Difference? Difference? UNION and UNION ALL are both used to retrieve records from multiple tables. This article will detail the differences between the two, allowing you to make the best choice for each unique scenario. You can use SQL’s UNION and UNION ALL commands to get data from multiple tables in your database. It’s a common use case, considering that most databases have many tables. Both UNION and UNION ALL are known as set operators. Read more 18 May 2021 Andrew Bone How to Use Aliases in SQL Queries An SQL alias is useful for simplifying your queries and making the query and its result more readable. This article explains why and how you can use aliases in your SQL queries. You can temporarily rename a table or a column by giving it another name. This is known as an SQL alias. It’s a temporary change that does not affect the actual table name in the database. A temporary table name can also be called a correlation name. Read more «« « 1 2 » »»