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MySQL BasicsBeginner7 min
Understanding WHERE Clause
Filter rows safely and accurately with conditions, ranges, and logical operators.
What You Will Learn
- Use AND / OR with parentheses to avoid logic mistakes.
- Use IN and BETWEEN for cleaner condition syntax.
- Avoid wrapping indexed columns in functions inside WHERE when possible.
Sample SQL
SELECT order_id, customer_id, total_amount
FROM orders
WHERE status = 'paid'
AND total_amount >= 100
AND created_at >= '2026-01-01';Next Step
Try rewriting this query in your own schema, then use our tools to format and refine it.