PostgreSQL UPDATE Statement: Modifying Data in Tables (SQL Workbench & Jupyter)

In this video, we dive deep into the PostgreSQL UPDATE statement. Learn how to modify existing data within your tables, including using the SET and WHERE clauses, applying functions like UPPER(), and even adding new columns using ALTER TABLE before updating them. We showcase practical examples using both SQL Workbench and Jupyter Notebook.

*Topics Covered:*
* What is the basic syntax of the PostgreSQL UPDATE statement?
* How to use the SET clause to update specific columns?
* How to use the WHERE clause to filter records for updates?
* What happens if the WHERE clause is omitted in an UPDATE statement?
* How to update all rows in a table?
* How to use functions like UPPER() in UPDATE statements?
* How to add a new column to a table using ALTER TABLE?
* How to update a new column with concatenated data from existing columns?
* How to use SQL Workbench to update data in PostgreSQL?
* How to use Jupyter Notebook to update data in PostgreSQL?

This video is perfect for anyone learning PostgreSQL, database management, or SQL basics, from beginners to intermediate users!

*Timestamps:*
0:02 – SQL UPDATE syntax basics
0:27 – Filtering updates with WHERE
0:52 – Update specific SQL records
1:29 – Update multiple columns SQL
2:02 – SQL UPDATE with functions
2:45 – Add column with ALTER TABLE
3:41 – Concatenate names in SQL
4:14 – Validate SQL UPDATE results
4:50 – SQL update best practices
5:02 – Mastering SQL UPDATE tips

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