What is an IN Operator?
The IN operator is a operator which is used to specify multiple values in a WHERE clause. The IN Operator checks whether a value matches any value in a list of specified values.
Syntax:
SELECT column1, column2, ...
FROM table_name
WHERE column_name IN (value1, value2, ...);
Explanation: The IN
operator in SQLite allows us to specify multiple values in a WHERE
clause to filter rows based on those values. It simplifies the query by avoiding the need for multiple OR
conditions.
How to Combine LIKE and IN an SQLite
SQLite a lightweight and versatile relational database management system offers powerful querying capabilities through its support for various SQL operators. Two commonly used operators, ‘LIKE‘ and ‘IN‘, enable developers to write flexible and efficient queries for data retrieval.
In this article, we’ll explore how to combine ‘LIKE‘ and ‘IN‘ operators in SQLite statements with the help a sample table to demonstrate their practical applications.