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MySQL DELETE Statement
The DELETE statement in MySQL is used to remove existing records from a table.
Basic Syntax:
Example: Basic DELETE Syntax
DELETE FROM table_name
WHERE condition;This SQL command deletes records from table_name that satisfy a specified condition.
Example Using DELETE:
Example: Deleting Data
DELETE FROM users
WHERE user_id = 1;This SQL command deletes the user with user_id 1 from the users table.
Deleting All Rows:
Example: Deleting All Rows
DELETE FROM products;This SQL command deletes all rows from the products table, effectively removing all products.
Conclusion
The DELETE statement in MySQL allows for the removal of existing records from database tables based on specified conditions, providing essential functionality for managing data deletion.
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