We often hear terms like DDL, DML, DQL, and DCL when using relational database management systems (RDBMSs). But what exactly are they?
In this article we’ll look at what DML stands for, and what it does.
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What is DDL?
We often encounter terms like DDL, DML, DQL, DCL, and TCL when using relational database management systems (RDBMSs). But what do they mean?
In this article we’ll look at what DDL stands for and what it does.
Continue readingSQL Reference for Beginners
This page contains direct links to SQL tutorials and reference articles for beginners.
Continue readingSQL Operators
This article provides a list of SQL operators, and can therefore be used as cheat sheet for SQL operators.
Not all of these operators are supported across all DBMSs. If in doubt, check the documentation for your specific DBMS.
Continue readingSQL DROP TABLE Syntax – Listed by DBMS
This article lists the SQL DROP TABLE syntax, as implemented by various database management systems (DBMSs). The syntax is listed exactly as each vendor has listed it on their website. Click on the applicable link to view more detail about the syntax for a particular vendor.
The DBMSs covered are MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Database.
11 Common SQL Statements with Basic Examples
This page contains 11 of the most commonly used SQL statements, along with a basic example of usage.
SQL is the standard language for querying relational databases.
SQL TRUNCATE Syntax – Listed by DBMS
This article lists the SQL TRUNCATE syntax, as implemented by various database management systems (DBMSs). The syntax is listed exactly as each vendor has listed it on their website. Click on the applicable link to view more detail about the syntax for a particular vendor.
The DBMSs covered are MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Database.
SQL DELETE Syntax – Listed by DBMS
This article lists the SQL DELETE syntax, as implemented by various database management systems (DBMSs). The syntax is listed exactly as each vendor has listed it on their website. Click on the applicable link to view more detail about the syntax for a particular vendor.
The DBMSs covered are MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Database.
SQL UPDATE Syntax – Listed by DBMS
This article lists the SQL UPDATE syntax, as implemented by various database management systems (DBMSs). The syntax is listed exactly as each vendor has listed it on their website. Click on the applicable link to view more detail about the syntax for a particular vendor.
The DBMSs covered are MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Database.
SQL INSERT Syntax – Listed by DBMS
This article lists the SQL INSERT syntax, as implemented by various database management systems (DBMSs). The syntax is listed exactly as each vendor has listed it on their website. Click on the applicable link to view more detail about the syntax for a particular vendor.
The DBMSs covered are MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Database.