SQL LIKE and Wildcards
Learn how to use LIKE and wildcards in SQL.
As we continue to implement data into the university database, we start to realize that as the database grows, finding specific records becomes increasingly challenging. This is particularly true when it comes to pattern-based searches or situations where we don’t have the full information.
Now, the university administrator reaches out with specific queries regarding the student names stored in the database. These queries are important for identifying patterns and ensuring the data is properly analyzed. As problem solvers, we are expected to come up with solutions that can effectively handle these requests.
Here are the university administrator requests that we need to address:
University administrator request:
I want to fetch records of students whose names start with
"A". How can I do that?How can I check if a student’s name ends with
"son"or has a specific number of characters?I want to search for students whose names contain the word
"John", but it can be anywhere in their name, not necessarily at the beginning or end.How can I check if a student’s ...