SQL fundamentals
I can create SQL queries to insert and update data stored in a database.
SQL fundamentals
I can create SQL queries to insert and update data stored in a database.
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Key learning points
- SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It is a language used to communicate with a database.
- You can use SQL to manipulate databases and retrieve records.
- An SQL INSERT statement allows you to add data into pre-existing tables.
- An SQL UPDATE statement allows you to modify records.
- Existing records can be deleted from a table by using an SQL DELETE statement.
Keywords
SQL - Structured Query Language: declarative language designed for managing data held in a relational database management system
INSERT - an SQL INSERT statement allows you to add data into pre-existing tables
UPDATE - an SQL UPDATE statement allows you to modify records
Common misconception
You can delete data from a database using an SQL command without any consideration.
You should delete data using SQL commands carefully as data may be linked to other tables in the database.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
A collection of related data stored together, made up of tables
A set of data arranged in rows and columns within a database
A request to search for or retrieve specific information from data
A single category of data within a table, such as “Name”
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
INSERT
UPDATE
DELETE
SELECT