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Luca Liu @luca_datateam

SQL Join Types Explained In Detail

Master SQL joins! Learn how to combine data from multiple tables with INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, FULL OUTER, CROSS, and SELF JOINs.

Introdution

SQL joins are a fundamental feature for combining data from multiple tables based on a related column. Understanding the different types of joins and their applications is essential for working with relational databases effectively. In this article, we’ll explore various SQL join types with clear explanations and practical examples.

  
  
  Sample Tables

We’ll use the following Customers and Orders tables for examples:
Customers Table:


CustomerID
Name
Country


1
Alice
USA

2
Bob
Canada

3
Charlie
UK

4
Diana
Germany


Orders Table:


OrderID
CustomerID
Product
Quantity


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