SQL - SELECT Query

July 9 2025



The Symphony of SQL SELECT: An Overture to Data Elegance

In the grand orchestration of databases, the SQL SELECT statement emerges as the conductor, orchestrating a harmonious flow of data. Let us delve into the syntax, examples, and nuances of this melodic command.

The Prologue: Crafting the Syntax

Behold the fundamental syntax of the SQL SELECT statement, a majestic composition in its simplicity:

-- Fetching specific columns

SELECT column1, column2, columnN FROM table_name;

-- Reveling in the splendor of all columns

SELECT * FROM table_name;


In the realm of the database, you can select specific columns or bask in the entirety of a table's opulence using the asterisk (*). The stage is set for the grand performance.

The Tale of Tables: A Symphony in Creation

As our narrative unfolds, imagine a tableau where the table CUSTOMERS comes to life through the wizardry of the CREATE TABLE statement. Witness the birth of a masterpiece:

CREATE TABLE CUSTOMERS ( 

 ID INT NOT NULL, 

 NAME VARCHAR (20) NOT NULL,

 AGE INT NOT NULL, 

 ADDRESS CHAR (25), 

 SALARY DECIMAL (18, 2), 

 PRIMARY KEY (ID)

);

The Ephemeral Dance of Data: INSERTing the Records

In the dance of creation, records pirouette onto the stage through the enchanting INSERT statement:

INSERT INTO CUSTOMERS VALUES

(1, 'Ramesh', 32, 'Ahmedabad', 2000.00 ),

(2, 'Khilan', 25, 'Delhi', 1500.00 ),

(3, 'Kaushik', 23, 'Kota', 2000.00 ),

(4, 'Chaitali', 25, 'Mumbai', 6500.00 ),

(5, 'Hardik', 27, 'Bhopal', 8500.00 ),

(6, 'Komal', 22, 'Hyderabad', 4500.00 ),

(7, 'Muffy', 24, 'Indore', 10000.00 );

Act I: SELECTing Specific Columns - A Precise Sonata

In the first act, our SELECT statement performs a sonata, echoing only the voices of "ID," "NAME," and "SALARY":

-- The Sonata of SELECTSELECT ID, NAME, SALARY FROM CUSTOMERS;

The audience is enraptured by the result:

ID        NAME        Salary

1    Ramesh   2000.00

2    Khilan 1500.00

3    Kaushik  2000.00

4     Chaitali.   6500.00

5     Hardik     8500.00

6     Komal     4500.00

7.   Muffy     10000.00


Act II: SELECTing All Columns - An Opulent Symphony

In the second act, the grandeur unfolds as the SELECT statement embraces all columns:

-- The Opulent Symphony

SELECT * FROM CUSTOMERS;

The tableau expands, revealing the full splendor:

ID.       NAME.      AGE.    ADDRESS       SALARY

1      Ramesh    32     Ahmedabad    2000.00

2      Khilan.      25     Delhi              1500.00

3.    Kaushik     23     Kota               2000.00

4.     Chaitali     25    Mumbai          6500.00

5.     Hardik.    27     Bhopal           8500.00

6.     Komal     22    Hyderabad      4500.00

7.     Muffy     24     Indore           10000.00

The Crescendo of Mastery: SELECT Unveiled

In the crescendo of our SQL symphony, the SELECT statement stands unveiled, a maestro orchestrating the harmony of data. As you embark on your SQL journey, may your queries resonate with elegance and precision. 🎶🎭






SAJAN

Fonder & CEO, My Analytics School