Why should you care?

Backend and data jobs require SQL. API Backend Integration appears in interviews and daily work.

See it live — copy this example

Run in MySQL Workbench or the mysql CLI.

-- API Backend Integration
SELECT id, name, email
FROM users
WHERE is_active = 1
ORDER BY name;

Run Example »

Run this SQL in your database tool (SSMS, pgAdmin, MySQL Workbench) or use the Try code button on the block above.

What happened?

• The example shows API Backend Integration in action.
• Read each line, then edit one part and run again.

Try it yourself

1. Open SSMS, pgAdmin, or MySQL Workbench.
2. Paste the query and run it.
3. Change the WHERE clause and see different rows.
4. Change one value in the example and run it again.
5. Break the code on purpose and read the error message.

Remember

You saw how API Backend Integration works. Practice by editing the example. Use Next when you can explain it in your own words.