๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ SQL Magic Tricks: The Art of INSERT IGNORE!

Dhruv Singhal
2 min readNov 23, 2023

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Hello SQL sorcerers! โœจ Ready to add a touch of magic to your database skills? Today, weโ€™re diving into the enchanted realm of SQL queries to unravel the secrets of the mystical INSERT IGNORE statement. ๐ŸŽฉโœจ

๐ŸŒŸ The SQL Spellbook: INSERT IGNORE ๐ŸŒŸ

Picture this: Youโ€™re tasked with populating your database with a plethora of enchanting tags. ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ But, oh no! What if a tag already exists in the mystical table? Fear not, young wizard, for the INSERT IGNORE spell is here to save the day! ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿš€ How INSERT IGNORE Works: The Chronicles of Avoiding Duplication

The INSERT IGNORE statement is like a guardian dragon for your database. ๐Ÿ‰ It gracefully attempts to insert a new row into your table, but if it senses a tag dragon (oops, duplicate), it simply shrugs it off and moves on to the next adventure! ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

-- Inserting tags with the magical INSERT IGNORE spell
INSERT IGNORE INTO `user` (`id`, `firstname`, `lastname`) VALUES
(1, 'Abhinav', 'Verma'),
(2, 'John', 'Doe'),
...

๐ŸŽญ Drama-Free Database: No Tears, Only Cheers!

No more SQL drama! With INSERT IGNORE, your database stays drama-free. No tears shed over duplicate entries; only cheers for a smooth, magical operation. ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

โšก SQL Wizardry: When Tags Already Exist

Imagine youโ€™re inserting a tag, and suddenly, a duplicate appears! ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ With a flick of the SQL wand, INSERT IGNORE gracefully handles the situation. It won't scold you; it won't throw an error tantrum. It simply nods and whispers, "Onward to the next adventure, SQL seeker!" ๐ŸŒŒ

๐ŸŒˆ Unlock the Power, Embrace the Magic

In your SQL adventures, embrace the magic of INSERT IGNORE. Let it be your trusty sidekick as you populate your tables with tags, data, and all things enchanted. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿš€ Level Up Your SQL Game

Now that youโ€™ve uncovered the charm of INSERT IGNORE, go forth and level up your SQL game! The enchanted world of databases awaits your wizardry. โœจ๐Ÿš€

๐ŸŽ‰ SQL Party Time: Celebrate Your Database Victories!

๐Ÿพโœจ Celebrate the magic of INSERT IGNORE in SQL โ€” drama-free databases await! Mastered it? Share your enchantments below! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ

Encountered an SQL error gremlin? Double-check your spell and let the magic continue! โšก๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Follow for more enchanting adventures and spread the SQL sorcery! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ”ฎ Give it a magical ๐Ÿ‘ if you enjoyed the journey! ๐ŸŒŸโœจ

Your claps, comments, errors, and feedback are the magic ingredients that keep the SQL potion brewing! ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ‘โœจ Cheers to database enchantment! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ฎ

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Dhruv Singhal
Dhruv Singhal

Written by Dhruv Singhal

Data engineer with expertise in PySpark, SQL, Flask. Skilled in Databricks, Snowflake, and Datafactory. Published articles. Passionate about tech and games.

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