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MySQL SELECT Queries: Sorting Data
Quick Answer
In MySQL, sorting data in SELECT queries is done using the ORDER BY clause. You can sort results in ascending (ASC) or descending (DESC) order by one or more columns to organize your query output effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to use the ORDER BY clause to sort query results.
- Learn the difference between ascending (ASC) and descending (DESC) sorting.
- Apply sorting on multiple columns in a SELECT query.
Introduction
Sorting data is a fundamental part of querying databases. It helps you organize your results in a meaningful order.
MySQL provides the ORDER BY clause to sort data returned by SELECT queries, making it easier to analyze and present.
Data is only as useful as how well you can organize and interpret it.
