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Querying and SQL Functions

CBSE · Class 12 · Informatics Practices

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1. SQL Functions

  • SQL functions are categorised into Single row functions and Aggregate functions based on whether they act on one or multiple rows.
  • Single row functions are also known as Scalar functions.
  • Single row functions can be used in SELECT, WHERE, and ORDER BY clauses.
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2. String and Date Functions

  • UCASE or UPPER converts a string into uppercase.
  • LOWER or LCASE converts a string into lowercase.
  • MID, SUBSTRING, and SUBSTR return a substring from a given position.
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3. Aggregate Functions and GROUP BY

  • MAX returns the largest value from a specified column.
  • MIN returns the smallest value from a specified column.
  • AVG returns the average of values in a specified column.
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4. Operations on Relations

  • UNION, INTERSECT and MINUS are binary operations on relations.
  • These operations work only when both relations have the same number of attributes and matching domains on corresponding attributes.
  • UNION combines selected rows of two tables and removes duplicates that appear in both tables.

Key Concepts

Central concept: SQL querying with functions, grouping, set operations, and joins

SQL FunctionsSingle Row FunctionsAggregate FunctionsGROUP BY and HAVINGOperations on RelationsUsing Two Relations in a QueryCARSHOWROOM DatabaseSchoolUniform Database Example

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Querying and SQL Functions covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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