What is a clause in a SQL report?

What is a clause in a SQL report?


In SQL a clause is a tool which allows specific parameters to be set on what results should be brought back in a SQL report. 

Examples of some of the clauses that can be used in SQL:

CLAUSE
WHAT DOES IT DO?
WHERE
A clause which filters results to exclude or include specific content defined by a rule.
JOIN
Two or more tables to be reported on in the same report.
GROUP BY
Collect all information with the same piece of data into a specific cell.
HAVING
Allows more limitations to be placed on the GROUP BY clause
ORDER BY
Show the results in a specific pattern. 

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