Can you use max without GROUP BY SQL?

What happens if you don't use GROUP BY in SQL?

If you don't group by any columns, you'll get a 1-row result—no problem there. If you group by a column with enough unique values that it exceeds the LIMIT number, the aggregates will be calculated, and then some rows will simply be omitted from the results.

Is it possible to use without GROUP BY?

Having can be used without groupby clause,in aggregate function,in that case it behaves like where clause. groupby can be used without having clause with the select statement.

Can we use aggregate function without GROUP BY?

While all aggregate functions could be used without the GROUP BY clause, the whole point is to use the GROUP BY clause. That clause serves as the place where you'll define the condition on how to create a group. When the group is created, you'll calculate aggregated values.

How can I get max value in SQL without using max function?

select MIN(-1 * col)*-1 as col from tableName; Alternatively you can use the LIMIT clause if your database supports it. It find all possible pairs and retains only those pairs where first field is less than second field. So your max value will not appear in the first field as it is not less that any other value.