Difference between EXISTS, IN and JOIN?

When it comes to databases, what difference does it make whether you use one of the three? Basically, the result is often the same.

The EXISTS predicate is used to check if a subtable returns at least one row, while the IN operator is used to check if a value is included in a given list of values.

Are there any other differences as to why I should use one or the other, or even the join?

(1 votes)
Loading...

Similar Posts

Subscribe
Notify of
3 Answers
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
jort93
1 year ago

Exists checks if any value exists at all, in check if a certain value is included, and joins 2 tabs.

Actually all three completely different things. So different that you can’t even count the differences. The only common thing is that all SQL operators are.

jort93
1 year ago
Reply to  UniStudent208A

Yes, using in for lists, and not for single values. That’s why “in.”
So after the motto “Ist “john” in this list”