MySQL how to insert a row into a table

Inserting data into MySQL tables is easy, but I tend to forget little details once in a while. I was having the best espresso coffee and trying to remember this one. Below is how you insert a new row into a MySQL table.

Assume you created the following table:

CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS mytable (
    mytable_id INT AUTO_INCREMENT,
    title VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
    start_date DATE,
    due_date DATE,
    priority TINYINT NOT NULL DEFAULT 3,
    description TEXT,
    PRIMARY KEY (task_id)
);

And then you want to insert a new row into this MySQL table. Run the command below:

INSERT INTO tasks(title,priority)
VALUES('Learn MySQL INSERT Statement',1);

You should get the below from MySQL:

1 row(s) affected

That’s all! Contact me if you need help. Write in the comments section if you have questions.