SQL Select Top

In SQL, the “SELECT TOP” clause is used to retrieve a specified number of rows from a table. The exact syntax can vary depending on the database management system you are using. Here are a few examples:

1. SQL Server and Microsoft Access:

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SELECT TOP number_of_rows column1, column2, ...
FROM table_name

Replace “number_of_rows” with the desired number of rows to retrieve and specify the columns you want to select after the “SELECT” statement.

2. MySQL and PostgreSQL:

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SELECT column1, column2, ...
FROM table_name
LIMIT number_of_rows

Replace “number_of_rows” with the desired number of rows to retrieve and specify the columns you want to select after the “SELECT” statement.

3. Oracle:

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SELECT column1, column2, ...
FROM table_name
WHERE ROWNUM <= number_of_rows

Replace “number_of_rows” with the desired number of rows to retrieve and specify the columns you want to select after the “SELECT” statement.

Note that in some databases, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, you can also use the “OFFSET” keyword along with “LIMIT” to skip a certain number of rows before retrieving the desired number of rows. For example:

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SELECT column1, column2, ...
FROM table_name
LIMIT number_of_rows OFFSET offset_value

Replace “offset_value” with the number of rows to skip before retrieving the desired number of rows.

Keep in mind that the actual syntax may differ based on the specific database management system you are using, so it’s always a good practice to consult the documentation or reference material for your particular database.