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What is the purpose of the CREATE TABLE statement in SQL?

The CREATE TABLE statement is used to define a new table structure within a database, specifying the columns, their data types, and any constraints that may apply.

How does the INSERT INTO statement differ from other DDL commands?

Although the INSERT INTO statement is primarily used to add new records into an existing table, it is still considered part of the Data Manipulation Language (DML) rather than the Data Definition Language (DDL).

Write the SQL syntax to update an existing record in a table.

sqlUPDATE table_nameSET column1 = value1, column2 = value2, ...WHERE condition;

What is the purpose of the DROP TABLE statement in SQL?

<p>The <code>DROP TABLE</code> statement is a DDL command used to remove an entire table and all of its data from the database.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you add a new column to an existing table using SQL?

<p>To add a new column to an existing table in SQL, you can use the <code>ALTER TABLE</code> statement, which is a DDL command. The syntax would be:<code>sqlALTER TABLE table_nameADD COLUMN new_column_name data_type;</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct syntax for creating a new table with columns 'id' (integer primary key), 'name' (varchar), and 'age' (integer)?

<p>CREATE TABLE table_name (id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, name VARCHAR(255), age INTEGER);</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you insert a new record with values 'John Doe', 35 into a table named 'users' with columns 'name' and 'age'?

<p>INSERT INTO users (name, age) VALUES ('John Doe', 35);</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write a SQL statement to update the 'age' column to 40 for all records in the 'users' table where the 'name' column is 'Jane Smith'.

<p>UPDATE users SET age = 40 WHERE name = 'Jane Smith';</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you drop (delete) a table named 'employees' from the database?

<p>DROP TABLE employees;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a table 'orders' with columns 'order_id', 'customer_name', 'order_date', and 'total_amount'. Write a SQL statement to update the 'total_amount' column to $500 for all orders placed on '2023-05-01'.

<p>UPDATE orders SET total_amount = 500 WHERE order_date = '2023-05-01';</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

SQL DDL and DML - Understanding Database Operations

In this article, we will dive deeper into the world of SQL (Structured Query Language) by exploring two essential concepts: Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML). As their names suggest, these languages serve different purposes in managing relational databases.

Data Definition Language (DDL)

DDL is a subset of SQL commands specifically designed to describe and define the structure of a database. The main goal of DDL is to create, maintain, and modify the database schema without changing the existing data. Some common examples of DDL commands include:

Creating Tables

Using the CREATE TABLE statement, you can define a new table structure within your database. This command is used to create tables with specific columns, their respective types, and any constraints that may apply.

CREATE TABLE <table_name> (
    <column1_name> <data_type>,
    <column2_name> <data_type>,
    ...
);

Inserting Data

Although its primary function is not directly related to defining the database structure, the INSERT statement is still considered part of DML because it involves manipulating the data within the database. The INSERT statement allows you to add new records into an existing table, specifying values for each column in a comma-separated list.

INSERT INTO <table_name> VALUES (<value1>, <value2>, ...);

Updating Data

Similar to the INSERT statement, the UPDATE statement also lies in the realm of DML. It enables you to change the existing data within a table by specifying the target column and the desired value(s) to be updated. Additionally, you may use conditions to apply the changes only to specific rows matching those conditions.

UPDATE <table_name> SET <column_name> = <new_value> WHERE <condition>;

Data Manipulation Language (DML)

On the other hand, DML commands are responsible for managing and manipulating data within a database. They operate directly on the data stored in tables, allowing users to retrieve, insert, update, and delete information as needed. Some examples of DML statements include:

Selecting Data

Through the popular SELECT statement, you can retrieve specific records or columns from a database table:

SELECT * FROM <table_name>
-- or
SELECT <column1>, <column2> FROM <table_name>

Adding New Records

To insert new data into a table, you can utilize the INSERT INTO statement followed by a comma-separated list of values or expressions for each column in the corresponding table.

Modifying Existing Data

As mentioned earlier, the UPDATE statement is used to modify the data within a table.

Deleting Data

The DELETE statement allows you to erase or eliminate data from a table, optionally restricting the operation to specific rows based on conditions.

By understanding and utilizing both DDL and DML, you gain powerful tools to effectively manage and manipulate relational databases.

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Test your knowledge of Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML) in SQL with this quiz. Explore concepts like creating tables, inserting data, updating data, selecting data, and more.

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