Includes SELECT , INSERT , UPDATE , and DELETE . Contrary to popular belief, SELECT is a DML statement because it interacts with data.
The Art and Science of T-SQL Querying Transact-SQL (T-SQL) is more than just a language for data retrieval; it is the Microsoft-proprietary extension to standard SQL that serves as the primary interface for Microsoft SQL Server . Mastering T-SQL requires a shift from procedural thinking—describing how to do something—to declarative "set-based" thinking, where the focus is on describing what data is needed. The Foundation: Thinking in Sets T-SQL Querying
Tools like CASE expressions allow developers to apply "if-else" logic directly within a query without moving data back to an external application. Best Practices for Performance and Readability Includes SELECT , INSERT , UPDATE , and DELETE