päivityslause

Päivityslause is a Finnish term that translates to "update statement" or "update clause." In the context of computing and databases, it refers to a specific type of SQL (Structured Query Language) command used to modify existing records within a database table. The primary purpose of a päivityslause is to change the values of one or more columns for rows that meet certain criteria.

The basic syntax of a päivityslause typically involves the UPDATE keyword, followed by the name of the table to be modified. Then, the SET keyword is used to specify which columns should be updated and what their new values will be. Finally, a WHERE clause is often included to define the conditions that rows must satisfy to be updated. If the WHERE clause is omitted, all rows in the table will be affected.

For example, a simple päivityslause might look like this: UPDATE asiakkaat SET sahkoposti = '[email protected]' WHERE asiakas_id = 123; This statement would change the email address for the customer with the ID 123 in the 'asiakkaat' (customers) table. The use of päivityslause is fundamental for data maintenance and management in relational databases. It allows for corrections, modifications, and dynamic adjustments to stored information without requiring the deletion and re-insertion of entire records.