In MySQL queries, why use join instead of where?

Question

It seems like to combine two or more tables, we can either use join or where. What are the advantages of one over the other?

Answer 1

Most people tend to find the JOIN syntax a bit clearer as to what is being joined to what. Additionally, it has the benefit of being a standard.

Personally, I "grew up" on WHEREs, but the more I use the JOIN syntax the more I'm starting to see how it's more clear.