Data Normalization Rules
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What is the primary goal of data normalization?

To minimize data redundancy and dependency

What is the difference between an INNER JOIN and a LEFT JOIN?

An INNER JOIN returns only the rows that have matching values in both tables, while a LEFT JOIN returns all the rows from the left table and the matching rows from the right table.

What is the purpose of the PRIMARY KEY constraint in a CREATE TABLE statement?

To create a unique identifier for each row

What is indexing in the context of query optimization?

<p>Creating indexes on frequently used columns to speed up queries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a scalar subquery?

<p>To return a single value</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is denormalization in the context of query optimization?

<p>Storing redundant data to reduce the number of joins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the EXPLAIN tool in query optimization?

<p>Analyzing the query plan to identify bottlenecks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a table subquery and a row subquery?

<p>A table subquery returns a table, while a row subquery returns a single row</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SELECT command in SQL?

<p>The purpose of the SELECT command is to retrieve data from a database table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between single quotes and double quotes in SQL string literals?

<p>There is no difference, both single quotes and double quotes can be used to enclose string literals in SQL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the WHERE clause in a SQL query?

<p>The WHERE clause specifies conditions for which records to include in the result set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the IN operator in a SQL query?

<p>The IN operator specifies a list of values to include in the result set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the SUM aggregate function do in SQL?

<p>The SUM function calculates the total value of a column.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the AND and OR operators in a SQL WHERE clause?

<p>The AND operator combines multiple conditions and only returns records that meet all conditions, while the OR operator returns records that meet any of the conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CREATE command in SQL?

<p>The CREATE command creates a new database table or other object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the UPDATE command do in SQL?

<p>The UPDATE command updates existing data in a database table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MAX function in SQL, and provide an example of its usage?

<p>The <code>MAX</code> function returns the maximum value of a column. Example: <code>SELECT MAX(price) FROM orders;</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an INNER JOIN and a LEFT JOIN, and provide an example of each?

<p>An <code>INNER JOIN</code> returns records that have matching values in both tables, while a <code>LEFT JOIN</code> returns all records from the left table and the matched records from the right table. Example: <code>SELECT * FROM customers INNER JOIN orders ON customers.id = orders.customer_id;</code> and <code>SELECT * FROM customers LEFT JOIN orders ON customers.id = orders.customer_id;</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the COUNT function in SQL, and provide an example of its usage?

<p>The <code>COUNT</code> function returns the number of rows in a table. Example: <code>SELECT COUNT(*) FROM customers;</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a subquery in SQL, and provide an example of its usage?

<p>A subquery is a query nested inside another query, used to return a set of records to use in the main query, perform calculations, or test for existence or non-existence of records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the RIGHT JOIN differ from the LEFT JOIN in SQL, and provide an example of its usage?

<p>A <code>RIGHT JOIN</code> returns all records from the right table, and the matched records from the left table. Example: <code>SELECT * FROM customers RIGHT JOIN orders ON customers.id = orders.customer_id;</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using aggregate functions like AVG, MAX, and MIN in SQL, and provide an example of each?

<p>Aggregate functions like <code>AVG</code>, <code>MAX</code>, and <code>MIN</code> are used to perform calculations on a set of values, such as calculating the average price, maximum price, or minimum price of orders. Example: <code>SELECT AVG(price) FROM orders;</code>, <code>SELECT MAX(price) FROM orders;</code>, and <code>SELECT MIN(price) FROM orders;</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Data Normalization

  • Goal: To minimize data redundancy and dependency
  • Normalization rules:
    1. First Normal Form (1NF): Each table cell must contain a single value
    2. Second Normal Form (2NF): Each non-prime attribute in a table must depend on the entire primary key
    3. Third Normal Form (3NF): If a table is in 2NF, and a non-prime attribute depends on another non-prime attribute, then it should be moved to a separate table
    4. Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF): A table is in 3NF and there are no transitive dependencies
    5. Higher Normal Forms: 4NF, 5NF, and higher, which deal with more complex dependencies

Joining Tables

  • Types of joins:
    • INNER JOIN: Returns only the rows that have matching values in both tables
    • LEFT JOIN: Returns all the rows from the left table, and the matching rows from the right table
    • RIGHT JOIN: Returns all the rows from the right table, and the matching rows from the left table
    • FULL JOIN: Returns all the rows from both tables
    • CROSS JOIN: Returns the Cartesian product of both tables
  • Join syntax:
    • SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column
    • SELECT * FROM table1 LEFT JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column

Create Table Syntax

  • Basic syntax: CREATE TABLE table_name (column1 data_type, column2 data_type, ...)
  • Data types:
    • INT: Whole numbers
    • VARCHAR: Character strings with a maximum length
    • DATE: Dates in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD'
    • TIME: Times in the format 'HH:MM:SS'
  • Constraints:
    • PRIMARY KEY: Unique identifier for each row
    • UNIQUE: Ensures all values in a column are unique
    • NOT NULL: Ensures a column cannot be null
    • CHECK: Ensures a column meets a specific condition

Query Optimization

  • Techniques:
    • Indexing: Creating indexes on frequently used columns to speed up queries
    • Caching: Storing frequently accessed data in memory for faster retrieval
    • Optimizing SQL: Rewriting queries to minimize the number of rows and columns accessed
    • Denormalization: Storing redundant data to reduce the number of joins
  • Tools:
    • EXPLAIN: Analyzing the query plan to identify bottlenecks
    • Query profiling: Measuring the execution time and resource usage of queries

Subqueries

  • A query nested inside another query
  • Types:
    • Scalar subquery: Returns a single value
    • Row subquery: Returns a single row
    • Table subquery: Returns a table
  • Syntax:
    • SELECT * FROM table WHERE column = (SELECT value FROM table2)
    • SELECT * FROM table WHERE column IN (SELECT value FROM table2)
    • SELECT * FROM table WHERE EXISTS (SELECT * FROM table2 WHERE condition)

Data Normalization

  • Minimizes data redundancy and dependency
  • Normalization rules:
    • First Normal Form (1NF): Each table cell must contain a single value
    • Second Normal Form (2NF): Each non-prime attribute in a table must depend on the entire primary key
    • Third Normal Form (3NF): If a table is in 2NF, and a non-prime attribute depends on another non-prime attribute, then it should be moved to a separate table
    • Boyce-Codd Normal Form (BCNF): A table is in 3NF and there are no transitive dependencies
    • Higher Normal Forms: 4NF, 5NF, and higher, which deal with more complex dependencies

Joining Tables

  • Types of joins:
    • INNER JOIN: Returns only the rows that have matching values in both tables
    • LEFT JOIN: Returns all the rows from the left table, and the matching rows from the right table
    • RIGHT JOIN: Returns all the rows from the right table, and the matching rows from the left table
    • FULL JOIN: Returns all the rows from both tables
    • CROSS JOIN: Returns the Cartesian product of both tables
  • Join syntax:
    • SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column
    • SELECT * FROM table1 LEFT JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column

Creating Tables

  • Basic syntax: CREATE TABLE table_name (column1 data_type, column2 data_type,...)
  • Data types:
    • INT: Whole numbers
    • VARCHAR: Character strings with a maximum length
    • DATE: Dates in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD'
    • TIME: Times in the format 'HH:MM:SS'
  • Constraints:
    • PRIMARY KEY: Unique identifier for each row
    • UNIQUE: Ensures all values in a column are unique
    • NOT NULL: Ensures a column cannot be null
    • CHECK: Ensures a column meets a specific condition

Query Optimization

  • Techniques:
    • Indexing: Creating indexes on frequently used columns to speed up queries
    • Caching: Storing frequently accessed data in memory for faster retrieval
    • Optimizing SQL: Rewriting queries to minimize the number of rows and columns accessed
    • Denormalization: Storing redundant data to reduce the number of joins
  • Tools:
    • EXPLAIN: Analyzing the query plan to identify bottlenecks
    • Query profiling: Measuring the execution time and resource usage of queries

Subqueries

  • A query nested inside another query
  • Types:
    • Scalar subquery: Returns a single value
    • Row subquery: Returns a single row
    • Table subquery: Returns a table
  • Syntax:
    • SELECT * FROM table WHERE column = (SELECT value FROM table2)
    • SELECT * FROM table WHERE column IN (SELECT value FROM table2)
    • SELECT * FROM table WHERE EXISTS (SELECT * FROM table2 WHERE condition)

Basics of SQL

  • SQL is a standard language for managing relational databases, used to store, manipulate, and retrieve data stored in a database.
  • SQL is not case-sensitive, but it's common to write commands in uppercase and table/column names in lowercase.

Data Types in SQL

  • Integer: whole numbers, e.g. 1, 2, 3, etc.
  • String: character strings, e.g. 'hello', "hello", etc. Strings can be enclosed in single quotes or double quotes.
  • Date: dates, e.g. '2022-01-01', etc.
  • Boolean: true or false values.

Basic SQL Commands

  • SELECT: retrieves data from a database table, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers;
  • CREATE: creates a new database table or other object, e.g. CREATE TABLE customers (id INT, name VARCHAR(255), email VARCHAR(255));
  • INSERT: inserts new data into a database table, e.g. INSERT INTO customers (id, name, email) VALUES (1, 'John Doe', '[email protected]');
  • UPDATE: updates existing data in a database table, e.g. UPDATE customers SET name = 'Jane Doe' WHERE id = 1;
  • DELETE: deletes data from a database table, e.g. DELETE FROM customers WHERE id = 1;

SQL Query Clauses

  • WHERE: specifies conditions for which records to include in the result set, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers WHERE country='USA';
  • AND: combines multiple conditions in a WHERE clause, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers WHERE country='USA' AND city='New York';
  • OR: combines multiple conditions in a WHERE clause, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers WHERE country='USA' OR country='Canada';
  • IN: specifies a list of values to include in the result set, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers WHERE country IN ('USA', 'Canada', 'Mexico');

Aggregate Functions in SQL

  • SUM: calculates the total value of a column, e.g. SELECT SUM(price) FROM orders;
  • AVG: calculates the average value of a column, e.g. SELECT AVG(price) FROM orders;
  • MAX: returns the maximum value of a column, e.g. SELECT MAX(price) FROM orders;
  • MIN: returns the minimum value of a column, e.g. SELECT MIN(price) FROM orders;
  • COUNT: returns the number of rows in a table, e.g. SELECT COUNT(*) FROM customers;

SQL Joins

  • INNER JOIN: returns records that have matching values in both tables, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers INNER JOIN orders ON customers.id = orders.customer_id;
  • LEFT JOIN: returns all records from the left table, and the matched records from the right table, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers LEFT JOIN orders ON customers.id = orders.customer_id;
  • RIGHT JOIN: returns all records from the right table, and the matched records from the left table, e.g. SELECT * FROM customers RIGHT JOIN orders ON customers.id = orders.customer_id;

SQL Subqueries

  • A subquery is a query nested inside another query.
  • Subqueries can be used to:
    • Return a set of records to use in the main query.
    • Perform calculations and return a single value.
    • Test for existence or non-existence of records.

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