The JOIN Clause

Introduction

SQL offers two distinct methods for joining tables. One method utilizes the standard WHERE clause, as demonstrated earlier. The other method employs the JOIN keyword for this purpose. The approach without the JOIN keyword may seem simpler initially but becomes intricate as queries grow in complexity. Conversely, the JOIN keyword method is more structured and easier to comprehend, particularly in complicated scenarios.

Structure of the SQL JOIN statement

The following is a typical structure of an SQL statement that uses JOIN: