MYSQL DATABASE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

What is the purpose of the LIKE operator in MySQL?

How do you use the LIKE operator to find all customers whose names start with 'J'?

What is the difference between using = and LIKE in a query?

How can you use the LIKE operator to find values that end with a specific substring?

How would you search for values that contain a specific sequence of characters anywhere in the column using LIKE?

How does the _ wildcard differ from the % wildcard in the LIKE operator?

Can you explain how to escape wildcard characters in a LIKE query when searching for literal % or _ characters?

How would you optimize a query that uses the LIKE operator for large datasets?

What are the limitations of using the LIKE operator for text searches?

During a database certification exam, you are asked to explain when and why you would use the LIKE operator over full-text search.