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Fix "syntax error at or near 'SELECT'" in SQL

Troubleshoot missing semicolons and formatting issues in chained SQL queries.

The Problem (Error Root Cause)Exception

You are executing a script with multiple SQL statements and getting a syntax error near a keyword like `SELECT` or `INSERT`.

Identified via runtime validation & stack traces

The Solution (Step-by-Step Fix)Verified

This usually means you forgot to terminate the previous statement with a semicolon `;`. The database engine thinks the new query is part of the old one.

Deterministic, non-destructive resolution

Code Standard: Bad Pattern vs Verified Fix

Live Syntax

Anti-Pattern vs Verified Fix

1-- ❌ Bad: Missing semicolon
2UPDATE users SET active = true
3SELECT * FROM users
4 
5-- ✅ Good: Properly terminated
6UPDATE users SET active = true;
7SELECT * FROM users;

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Does every SQL dialect require semicolons?

Most do for multiple statements (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). Some client tools auto-append them, but scripts require them.

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