SQL Command Cheat Sheet
1. DDL (Data Definition Language)
- CREATE - Creates a new table, view, or other object.
- ALTER - Modifies an existing object.
- DROP - Deletes an object like a table or view.
- TRUNCATE - Removes all records from a table.
- RENAME - Renames an object.
- COMMENT - Adds comments to the schema.
2. DML (Data Manipulation Language)
- SELECT - Retrieves data.
- INSERT - Adds new data.
- UPDATE - Modifies existing data.
- DELETE - Removes data.
- MERGE - Merges data from one table into another.
3. DCL (Data Control Language)
- GRANT - Provides privileges to users.
- REVOKE - Removes privileges from users.
4. TCL (Transaction Control Language)
- COMMIT - Saves transaction changes.
- ROLLBACK - Reverses changes in a transaction.
- SAVEPOINT - Sets a rollback point.
- SET TRANSACTION - Sets transaction properties.
5. DQL (Data Query Language)
- SELECT - Used for querying data (often considered separately from DML).