1. LIKE Operator:

The LIKE operator is used for pattern matching in SQL. It is often used with wildcard characters '%' (matches any sequence of characters) and '_' (matches any single character).

Basic Example:

• Example: Retrieve all products with names containing the word "apple."

• SQL Query:

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  SELECT * FROM Products WHERE product_name LIKE '%apple%';
  

• Explanation: This query selects products where the product_name contains the word "apple" anywhere within the name.

Variations:

• You can use % at the beginning, end, or both ends of the pattern.
• You can use _ to match a single character.
• You can use the NOT LIKE operator to exclude rows that match the pattern.
• You can combine multiple LIKE conditions with AND or OR.

2. BETWEEN AND Operator:

The BETWEEN and AND operators are used together to filter rows within a specific range.

Basic Example:

• Example: Retrieve all orders with a total amount between $100 and $200.

• SQL Query:

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  SELECT * FROM Orders WHERE total_amount BETWEEN 100 AND 200;
  

• Explanation: This query selects orders where the total_amount falls within the range of $100 and $200.

Variations:

• You can use NOT BETWEEN to exclude rows within a specified range.
• You can use BETWEEN with dates and times to filter a date/time range.