The DELETE statement is used to remove records from a table. You can delete specific records or all records in a table.

Example with Tamil Kings

1. Deleting a Specific Record

DELETE FROM tamil_kings_auto_increment
WHERE king_name = 'Raja Raja Chola';

Best Practices

• Use the WHERE clause to delete specific records and avoid deleting all records unintentionally.
• Back up important data before performing a delete operation.

Key Takeaways

• The DELETE statement removes records from a table.
• Always use the WHERE clause to delete only the records you intend to.