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MySQL LIMIT

The LIMIT clause is used to specify the number of records to return in the result set. It is useful for paginating results or retrieving a subset of data.

Examples with Tamil Kings

1. Limiting the Number of Records Returned

SELECT * FROM tamil_kings_auto_increment
LIMIT 5;

Code Explanation: This query retrieves only the first 5 records from the tamil_kings_auto_increment table.

2. Using LIMIT with an Offset

SELECT * FROM tamil_kings_auto_increment
LIMIT 3 OFFSET 2;

Code Explanation: This query skips the first 2 records and returns the next 3 records from the tamil_kings_auto_increment table.

Best Practices

  • Use LIMIT to control the size of result sets and improve performance.
  • Combine LIMIT with ORDER BY to ensure consistent results.

Key Takeaways

  • The LIMIT clause restricts the number of records returned in a query result.
  • Using an offset allows for paginating through large datasets.
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