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SQL statement vs SQL query

Both 'SQL statement' and 'SQL query' are correct and commonly used in the context of databases. They refer to a command or request written in SQL (Structured Query Language) to retrieve, manipulate, or manage data in a database. The choice between the two terms can depend on the specific context or personal preference.

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SQL statement

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of databases.

It refers to a single command or instruction written in SQL to perform a specific action on a database, such as retrieving data or updating records.

Examples:

The SQL statement SELECT * FROM employees retrieves all records from the employees table.
An SQL statement can be used to insert new data into a database.
Developers often write complex SQL statements to query databases efficiently.

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Could not load definition for query"%1". SQL statement for this query is invalid: %2 You can open this query in Text View and correct it.
Error while executing SQL statement.
Unable to open database. You must use an SQL CREATE DATABASE statement before creating the tables. Click Help for more information.
For SQL calls, this means using bind variables in all prepared statements and stored procedures, and avoiding dynamic queries.

Alternatives:

SQL command
SQL instruction

SQL query

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of databases.

It refers to a request written in SQL to retrieve specific data from a database. A SQL query can be simple, like selecting all records, or complex with multiple conditions and joins.

Examples:

The SQL query SELECT * FROM customers retrieves all customer records.
Writing an efficient SQL query is essential for retrieving data quickly.
She executed a complex SQL query to generate the sales report.

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Could not load definition for query"%1". SQL statement for this query is invalid: %2 You can open this query in Text View and correct it.
Switch to Text View. Currently, only available for database queries and means switching to the SQL View of the Query Designer.
Enable debugging output of SQL queries
For SQL calls, this means using bind variables in all prepared statements and stored procedures, and avoiding dynamic queries.
Queries the database via SQL.
Enable debugging output of SQL queries

Alternatives:

database query
query in SQL

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