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SQL
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LIKE search pattern
How do I search text with a keyword?
LIKE %term%.
SELECT id, name
FROM students
WHERE name LIKE '%ada%'
ORDER BY name
LIMIT 20;Notes
Leading % prevents index use — OK for small tables/learning apps.
Keywords: like · search · wildcard
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