How can I select a first row from a MySQL table using just SQL?

 To select the first row from a MySQL table using just SQL, you can use the LIMIT clause. Here's an example query:

SELECT * 
FROM table_name
LIMIT 1;

Explanation:

• SELECT *: Selects all columns from the table.
• FROM table_name: Specifies the table to query.
• LIMIT 1: Restricts the query to return only the first row.

Adding an Order:

If you want to ensure a specific row is considered the "first" (e.g., based on a column value like id or created_at), include an ORDER BY clause:

SELECT * 
FROM table_name
ORDER BY column_name ASC
LIMIT 1;

• ORDER BY column_name ASC: Orders the results by column_name in ascending order. Replace column_name with the appropriate column for your use case.