Implementing Pagination in SQL Using MySQL and SQL Server

Implementing Pagination in MySQL and SQL Server

Write a SQL query to implement pagination, using LIMIT and OFFSET in MySQL and OFFSET FETCH in SQL Server.

Solution:

-- MySQL
SELECT EmployeeID, Name
FROM Employees
ORDER BY Name
LIMIT 10 OFFSET 20;

-- SQL Server
SELECT EmployeeID, Name
FROM Employees
ORDER BY Name
OFFSET 20 ROWS FETCH NEXT 10 ROWS ONLY;

Explanation:

• Purpose of the Query :
• The goal is to demonstrate how to implement pagination using platform-specific syntax.
• Key Components :
• LIMIT and OFFSET (MySQL): Restricts and skips rows.
• OFFSET FETCH (SQL Server): Achieves the same result with different syntax.
• ORDER BY Name: Ensures consistent ordering for pagination.
• Why Use Pagination?:
• Pagination improves performance and usability for large datasets.
• It ensures efficient data retrieval across platforms.
• Real-World Application :
• In web applications, pagination displays manageable chunks of data.

Additional Notes:

• Use LIMIT and OFFSET in MySQL/PostgreSQL and OFFSET FETCH in SQL Server.
• Avoid hardcoding offsets for dynamic queries.
• Important Considerations:
• Ensure consistent ordering for predictable results.

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

• Write a SQL query to implement pagination for a list of products, using LIMIT and OFFSET in MySQL and OFFSET FETCH in SQL Server.
• Write a SQL query to implement pagination for a list of customers, using LIMIT and OFFSET in MySQL and OFFSET FETCH in SQL Server.
• Write a SQL query to implement pagination for a list of orders, using LIMIT and OFFSET in MySQL and OFFSET FETCH in SQL Server.
• Write a SQL query to implement pagination for a list of employees, using LIMIT and OFFSET in MySQL and OFFSET FETCH in SQL Server.

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