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MySQL for Beginners — Mastering Subqueries in Simple Steps.(Part-12)

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  Welcome to the  MySQL for Beginners  series! In this post, we’ll focus on an essential concept called  subqueries . A subquery is like having one question inside another question, helping you to get more detailed information from your database. MySQL is a powerful and flexible database management system, and learning it can unlock many opportunities. This post is part of the “MySQL for Beginners” series, and today, we will focus on  subqueries  — an essential concept for efficiently managing databases. By the end of this blog, you’ll understand how to use subqueries, derived tables, and the  EXISTS  keyword in MySQL. We’ll even include examples with real data! What Will This Blog Cover? Subqueries:  What they are and how to use them with examples. Derived Tables:  How temporary tables make your queries more efficient. EXISTS:  A way to check if certain data is present. 1) Subquery A subquery is a query inside another query. It’s u...

MySQL for Beginners: Modifying Data. (Part-10)

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  Welcome to the MySQL for Beginners series! In this blog post, we’ll dive into the essential topic of modifying data in MySQL. Whether you’re just starting or need a refresher, we’ll cover the basics and provide practical examples to help you grasp the concepts. Why Is Modifying Data Important? As a beginner, understanding how to manipulate data within a database is crucial. Whether you’re adding new records, updating existing ones, or deleting data, these skills are fundamental for any aspiring developer or data enthusiast. Let’s Get Started! 1. INSERT: Adding New Data The  INSERT  statement allows you to add new records to a table. Imagine you have a table called  Customers , and you want to add an “Email” column. Here’s how you’d do it: ALTER TABLE Customers ADD Email VARCHAR ( 255 ); Now your  Customers  table includes an “Email” column to store email addresses. 2. INSERT Multiple Rows Sometimes you need to insert multiple rows at once. Use the foll...