Re: simple query question: return latest

ORDER BY DESC LIMIT 1 is much simpler and more readable than a
sub-query.
Though the sub-query approach looks to be a good template for ensuring
more
accurate results by being more explicit.

Thanks to all who responded!
Scott



SELECT * FROM colortable WHERE color = 'red' ORDER BY date DESC LIMIT 1;



SELECT g.color, g.date, g.entered_by
     FROM giventable g
  WHERE g.color     = 'red'
       AND g.date =
                 (SELECT MAX(g2.date)
                       FROM giventable g2
                    WHERE g2.color        = g.color
                 )