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    Mastering the COUNT() Aggregate Function in SQL: A Comprehensive Guide

    Mastering the COUNT() Aggregate Function in SQL: A Comprehensive Guide

    The COUNT() function returns the number of rows that matches a specified criteria.

    The AVG() function returns the average value of a numeric column.

    The SUM() function returns the total sum of a numeric column.

    Syntax:

    
    SELECT COUNT(column_name)
    FROM table_name
    WHERE condition;
    

    We will apply COUNT function in this below table:

    We will find the how may employee are available

    EmpId

    EmpName

    EmpAddress

    EmpSalary

    EmpDept

    11

    Rambo

    Kolkata

    30000

    ADMIN

    21

    Inza

    Bihar

    31000

    SALES

    32

    Samser

    Kolkata

    32000

    IT

    41

    Kamran

    Hydrabad

    33000

    ITIS

    52

    Azam

    Kolkata

    33000

    ITIS

    Example: COUNT

    Code:

    
    SELECT COUNT(EmpId) AS NoOfEmployee FROM EmployeeDetails
    

    Output:

    The above code will produce the following result-

    
    NoOfEmployee
    5