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April 23, 2026 · 1 min read

What is the purpose of using the GROUP BY clause in SQL, and how does it differ from the WHERE clause?

The GROUP BY clause in SQL is used to aggregate data across rows that have the same values in specified columns. It differs from the WHERE clause, which filters rows…

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What is the purpose of using the GROUP BY clause in SQL, and how does it differ from the WHERE clause?

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The GROUP BY clause in SQL is used to aggregate data across rows that have the same values in specified columns. It differs from the WHERE clause, which filters rows before any aggregation occurs, while GROUP BY operates on the results of an aggregation.

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