> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/data-handling.md).

# Data Handling

- [Adding and Changing Data in MariaDB](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/data-handling/mariadb-adding-and-changing-data-guide.md): This guide provides a walkthrough of the INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements, demonstrating how to add, modify, and remove data in tables.
- [Doing Time with MariaDB](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/data-handling/mariadb-datetime-guide-1.md): Master date and time handling in MariaDB with this guide on temporal data types, current time functions, and formatting dates for display.
- [Getting Data from MariaDB](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/data-handling/mariadb-selecting-data-guide-1.md): This guide explains how to retrieve data from MariaDB using the SELECT statement, progressing from basic syntax to more involved queries.
- [Importing Data into MariaDB](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-usage/data-handling/mariadb-importing-data-guide-1.md): Complete Importing Data into MariaDB guide for MariaDB. Complete reference documentation for implementation, configuration, and usage for production use.


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