Flow of SQL Clauses in a Query | SQL Query Execution Order Explained with Examples

In this video, we break down the flow of SQL clauses in the order they're actually executed by the database engine—not the way they’re written. Learn the real sequence of operations such as FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, HAVING, SELECT, and ORDER BY, and how each clause builds upon the result of the previous one.

Whether you're preparing for interviews or strengthening your SQL foundations, this visual walkthrough will help you write more efficient queries and debug complex statements with ease.

🎓 What You’ll Learn:

1️⃣ Understanding SQL Clause Flow

The actual logical execution order of SQL clauses (FROM → WHERE → GROUP BY → HAVING → SELECT → ORDER BY → LIMIT)

How this order differs from the way we write SQL queries

2️⃣ Clause-by-Clause Breakdown

Role and purpose of each SQL clause in the execution process

Why FROM comes first and SELECT is executed much later

Importance of understanding WHERE, GROUP BY, and HAVING sequence

3️⃣ Real-World Query Scenarios

Writing cleaner, optimized queries using the correct clause flow

How logical order helps in debugging and optimizing queries

Handling aliases, aggregations, and subqueries effectively

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