# SQL Reference

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This section provides information about the syntax and semantics that Redpanda SQL supports:

-   [SQL Statements](sql-statements/)

    Learn how to create a request for data or information from one or more database tables using supported statements.

-   [SQL Clauses](sql-clauses/)

    Learn how to write user-friendly queries and analyze data using different constraints and conditions.

-   [SQL Data Types](sql-data-types/)

    Learn how to implement supported data types to run your operations, such as text, timestamp, numeric, and many more.

-   [SQL Functions](sql-functions/)

    See how you can combine statements, data types, and other references into specific functions for particular tasks.

-   [SQL Operators](sql-operators/)

    Reference for SQL operators supported by Redpanda SQL.

-   [System Catalogs](system-catalogs/)

    PostgreSQL-compatible system catalog views (`pg_class`, `pg_attribute`, `pg_namespace`, and so on) that expose database object metadata.

-   [Comment Support](comment-support/)

    Add comments in your queries for better documentation and collaboration.

-   [Information Schema](information-schema/)

    Inspect database object metadata and privilege grants through SQL-standard `information_schema` views.

-   [Schema](schema/)

    Learn about a logical container that holds database objects and relationships of data in a database.

-   [System Virtual Tables](system-virtual-tables/)

    Query cluster runtime information and catalog metadata through SQL views in the `system` schema.

-   [Transactions](transactions/)

    Learn more about managing your transactions.