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What SQL query can I use to retrieve all records from a table that were created during the day prior to the current date?

Hey everyone! I’m working on an SQL project and I need your help. I’m trying to figure out how to retrieve all records from a table that were created on the day prior to the current date. I know there are different ways to approach this, but I’m feeling a bit stuck.

Could someone please share the SQL query you would use to pull this information? Also, if you could briefly explain your reasoning or any specific functions you’re using, that would be super helpful! Thanks in advance!

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    1. To retrieve all records created on the day prior to the current date, you can use the SQL query that utilizes the CURDATE() function along with the DATE_SUB() function. Here’s a sample query you might use: SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE DATE(created_at) = DATE_SUB(CURDATE(), INTERVAL 1 DAY);. In this query, created_at is the name of the column storing the date when the records were created. The CURDATE() function fetches the current date, and DATE_SUB() subtracts one day from it to get yesterday’s date. This approach ensures that you retrieve all records from exactly one day prior.

      It’s important to cast the created_at field to a date format using DATE() to avoid time component mismatches when comparing with just the date result of DATE_SUB(). This way, even if the created_at field contains timestamps (date and time), you can effectively retrieve all records that were created any time throughout yesterday. If your SQL dialect allows it, you might also consider using BETWEEN to retrieve records in a specific range, making it clear that you’re interested in all entries created from the start of the previous day to just before the current day.







    2. SQL Help

      SQL Query for Retrieving Records from the Previous Day

      Hi there! To get all records from a table that were created yesterday, you can use the following SQL query:

      SELECT * FROM your_table_name
WHERE created_at >= CURDATE() - INTERVAL 1 DAY
AND created_at < CURDATE();

      Here's a quick breakdown of what's happening in the query:

      • SELECT * FROM your_table_name: This part selects all columns from the table you want to query. Don’t forget to replace your_table_name with the actual name of your table.
      • WHERE created_at >= CURDATE() - INTERVAL 1 DAY: This condition checks if the created_at date is greater than or equal to the start of yesterday.
      • AND created_at < CURDATE(); This part ensures you're only looking at records that were created before today, effectively isolating just yesterday's records.

      If your date column is named something other than created_at, make sure to change that in the query as well!

      Hope this helps you out!


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