Chapter 8. Using Query by Example

Queries are essential tools in any database management system. You use queries to select records, update tables, and add new records to tables. Most often, you use queries to select specific groups of records that meet criteria you specify. You can also use queries to combine information from different tables, providing a unified view of related data items. In this chapter, you learn the basics of creating your own queries. You learn how to specify selection criteria in a query and use the results of your queries.

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