gizgok gizgok - 3 months ago 75
SQL Question

What is the difference between Select and Project Operations

I'm referring to the basic relational algebra operators here.

As I see it, everything that can be done with project can be done with select.

I don't know if there is a difference or a certain nuance that I've missed.

What do folks @ SO think


Select Operation : This operation is used to select rows from a table (relation) that specifies a given logic, which is called as a predicate. The predicate is a user defined condition to select rows of user's choice.

Project Operation : If the user is interested in selecting the values of a few attributes, rather than selection all attributes of the Table (Relation), then one should go for PROJECT Operation.

See more : Relational Algebra and its operations