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An andmebaasipäring is a request made to a database to retrieve or manipulate data. These queries are typically written in a structured query language, the most common being SQL (Structured Query Language). The purpose of an andmebaasipäring can vary widely. It might be used to select specific records based on certain criteria, insert new data into tables, update existing entries, or delete unwanted information.

The structure of an andmebaasipäring depends on the operation being performed. For retrieval, queries often begin with a SELECT statement, followed by a list of columns to retrieve and a FROM clause specifying the table. A WHERE clause is then used to filter the results based on conditions. For data modification, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements are employed, each with its own syntax for specifying the target table and the data involved.

Andmebaasipäringud are fundamental to interacting with relational databases. They allow applications and users to efficiently access and manage vast amounts of information. The performance of these queries is crucial for the responsiveness of any application that relies on a database. Optimizing queries, through techniques like indexing and careful query design, is a key aspect of database administration and development. Without effective andmebaasipäringud, the utility of a database would be significantly limited.