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MySQL SELECT Queries: Filtering Data
Quick Answer
In MySQL, filtering data in SELECT queries is done primarily using the WHERE clause, which allows you to specify conditions that rows must meet to be included in the result set. You can combine multiple conditions with AND, OR, and use operators like =, <, >, LIKE, and IN to refine your data retrieval.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to use the WHERE clause to filter rows in MySQL SELECT queries.
- Learn to combine multiple conditions using AND and OR operators.
- Apply pattern matching with the LIKE operator and set membership with the IN operator.
Introduction
Filtering data is a fundamental part of querying databases. It allows you to retrieve only the rows that meet specific criteria.
MySQL provides powerful tools within the SELECT statement to filter data effectively and efficiently.
Filter early, filter often.
