Chapter 3. Using the Query Builder

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YQL Query Builder Overview

To aid in building YQL statements (queries), the YQL console includes a simple query builder tool. This tool allows you to customize and explore YQL statements.

YQL Query Builder

Figure 3.1. YQL Query Builder


Note

This simple query builder is intended to explore and test simple statements. It does not currently support more advanced statements that include sub-queries, multiple Open Data Tables, or projection.

Features of YQL query builder include:

  • Tabs for each table within a statement: Each Open Data Table used within a given statement is shown as as a separate tab.
  • Limit and tail functions: Easily add functions to get the first or last number of results.
  • Table metadata: Click "show table info" to see metadata within each Open Data Table.

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