Multiple MySql WHERE Between Clauses

Question

Newbie MySql programmer thanks for the patience.

Im trying to track an Id number in a table where 3 different conditions are met this is what Iv got however the quer

Answer 1

Close, but no cigar. :)

SELECT * FROM table 
WHERE (x BETWEEN 20 AND 80) AND 
(y BETWEEN 20 AND 120) AND 
(z BETWEEN 10 AND 40) LIMIT 0 , 30

To explain, SQL servers generally evaluate x BETWEEN val1 AND val2 the same as x >= val1 AND x <= val2. The way your original query was written, the first condition would be x >= 120 AND x <= 20), which obviously wasn't what you intended.

The parentheses around the different conditions make sure that each is evaluated completely before the AND is considered. It makes a difference most of the time in SQL, and even when it doesn't it's a good idea to use them so your intentions are clear 6 months from now when you (or someone else) has to look at the query again.