Interview Question

What is IN operator?

IN checks membership in a value set.

💡 Concept ✅ Quick Revision 🗃️ SQL

Answer

IN tests whether a value equals any value in a list or subquery result. • A constant list is convenient for a small known set. • A subquery can supply the comparison values. • NULL values can make NOT IN produce an unknown result, so use it carefully.

💡 SQL Example

SELECT name FROM employees WHERE department_id IN (10, 20);

Result

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⚡ Quick Revision

IN checks membership in a value set.