Introduction

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Learning how to manage and organize query results is crucial when working with databases. In this tutorial, you explore the LIMIT, OFFSET, and ORDER BY clauses in PostgreSQL, essential tools for controlling the number of rows returned, skipping rows and sorting data. We cover how to use LIMIT to restrict the result set, OFFSET to skip a specific number of rows and ORDER BY to sort data in ascending or descending order.

What to expect?

In this tutorial, you explore the fundamentals of managing query results using the LIMIT, OFFSET, and ORDER BY clauses in PostgreSQL. You learn how to:

  • Limit the number of rows returned in a query using the LIMIT clause
  • Skip a specific number of rows in the result set with the OFFSET clause
  • Sort query results in ascending or descending order using the ORDER BY clause
  • Combine LIMIT and OFFSET for precise control over pagination
  • Use ORDER BY with multiple columns for advanced sorting scenarios
  • Optimize query performance when working with large datasets

What is the main goal?

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the ability to efficiently retrieve and organize data for your applications.