Syntax Guide•8 min read

SQL SELECT Statement Explained: Syntax, Filtering & Aggregates

The SELECT statement is the foundational building block of SQL. In this practical guide, explore how to retrieve data, filter with WHERE, group with GROUP BY, and sort with ORDER BY using live examples.

1. Basic SELECT Query Structure

A standard query specifies columns to fetch and the target table:

SELECT name, category, unit_price
FROM products
WHERE unit_price > 200.00
ORDER BY unit_price DESC
LIMIT 5;

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2. Filtering with WHERE Clauses

Use logical operators (AND, OR, NOT, IN, LIKE) to filter precise rows.

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Press "Run Query" or Ctrl+Enter

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Practice Writing Queries in SQLite Studio

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