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Development Tools Database Foundations Installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench Running a Script and Using MySQL Workbench

Posted by jo vo
jo vo
Courses Plus Student 830 Points

using capitals in statements

Is it best/common practice to use capital letters in the statements?

I see him use capital letters, but I can execute the statements just fine using normal letters.

1 Answer

Nicholas Hebb
Nicholas Hebb
18,872 Points
Nicholas Hebb
Nicholas Hebb
18,872 Points

SQL keywords don't have to be capitalized, but it's a common convention. Some people think it helps readability - especially since editors didn't have color coding back in the "olden days".