Delete Data


Deleting data means removing records from a table.

Applications use delete operations to remove unwanted, inactive, or duplicate data.

SQL allows permanent removal of records.

Before deleting data, the database must be selected.

Delete operations permanently remove records.

Once deleted, data cannot be recovered easily.

The DELETE statement is used to remove data from tables.

Conditions are very important to control deletion.

Deleting without conditions may remove all records.

The WHERE clause decides which records should be deleted.

It helps prevent accidental data loss.

Always verify conditions before executing delete queries.

Delete operations are used carefully in real applications.

Many systems use soft delete techniques instead of direct deletion.

Understanding delete queries is essential for safe database handling.