ORDER BY example 34

What this example teaches

ORDER BY

Output

The query returns only the rows needed for a reporting query.

Line-by-line explanation

• Line 1 sets up the ORDER BY example: SELECT customer, total, status.
• Line 2 adds one required part of the working pattern: FROM orders.
• Line 3 adds the decision or filter that controls the result: WHERE total >= 83.
• Line 4 adds one required part of the working pattern: ORDER BY total DESC;.

Why this example is useful

This example is useful because it isolates order by without surrounding noise, so you can see the idea clearly.

Where it is used in real projects

ORDER BY appears in real SQL work when a feature needs a clear pattern that can be reviewed and changed safely.

Beginner variation

Change one label, value or condition in the ORDER BY example and run it again.

Advanced variation

Combine ORDER BY with validation, error handling or reusable structure.