Speaking SQL (part 2) (
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After learning how to insert and edit data in a database, the
second part of our SQL tutorial takes an in-depth look at the SELECT
query,and explains how to use joins, sub-queries and built-in functions to
focus in on the data you need.
Last time out, I showed you how to get your data into a database with the INSERT
statement, and edit it with the UPDATE and DELETE statements. And this time, I'm
going to show you how to extract specific "slices" of data from your database
using a variety of SELECT statements.
Let's get started!
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