Sure, let's go through each of your questions:

1. **What is an SQL view?**

An SQL view is a virtual table created by a query. It represents a subset of data from one or
more tables in the database. Views do not store data themselves but instead derive their data from
the tables upon which they are based.

2. **Why are views used in database design?**

Views are used in database design to simplify data access and manipulation. They provide a way
to abstract complex queries, hide the underlying structure of the database, and present a simplified
or customized view of the data to users.

3. **Explain the purpose of views in SQL.**

The purpose of views in SQL is to:
- Simplify complex queries
- Provide a layer of security by controlling access to certain columns or rows of data
- Hide the complexity of underlying database schema
- Reuse common queries
- Improve performance by precomputing frequently used queries

4. **How are views different from tables in a database?**

Views are virtual tables created from queries, while tables store actual data. Views do not
contain data themselves; they represent a subset of data from one or more tables. Tables are used
to store and manage data directly.

5. **Can views contain data?**

Views themselves do not contain data; they are just saved queries that dynamically retrieve data
from the underlying tables whenever they are queried.

6. **What are the benefits of using views in SQL?**

Benefits of using views include:
- Simplifying complex queries
- Enhancing security by restricting access to certain data
- Providing a logical abstraction layer over the database schema
- Promoting code reusability
- Improving performance by precomputing commonly used queries

7. **In which part of a SQL query are views typically referenced?**

Views are typically referenced in the FROM clause of a SQL query, just like tables.

8. **Can views be modified directly?**

Views can be modified indirectly by altering the underlying query on which they are based.
However, views themselves cannot be directly modified like tables.

Creating views

9. **How do you create a view in SQL?**

Views are created using the CREATE VIEW statement in SQL.

10. **What syntax is used to define a view?**

The syntax to define a view in SQL is:
```sql
CREATE VIEW view_name AS
SELECT column1, column2, ...
FROM table_name
WHERE condition;
 ```

11. **Can you create views based on multiple tables?**

Yes, views can be based on multiple tables by using joins or subqueries in the SELECT
statement.

12. **Are there any restrictions on the columns used in a view definition?**
Views can only include columns from the tables or other views on which they are based. They
cannot include columns that are calculated in the view definition, but you can use expressions
involving columns from the base tables/views.

13. **How do you name a view?**

Views are named like tables, using a valid identifier. Names should be descriptive and follow
the naming conventions of the database system.

14. **What permissions are required to create a view?**

To create a view, the user needs the appropriate permissions on the underlying tables or views
and the CREATE VIEW privilege.

15. **Provide examples of creating simple views in SQL.**

Here are some examples:
```sql
-- Creating a view that selects all columns from a table
CREATE VIEW employee_view AS
SELECT * FROM employees;

-- Creating a view with specific columns and a condition

CREATE VIEW active_employees AS
SELECT employee_id, first_name, last_name
FROM employees
WHERE status = 'Active';
```

16. **Can you create views with complex queries?**

Yes, views can be created with complex queries involving joins, subqueries, aggregations, and
other SQL constructs.

Let me know if you need more details or examples on any of these points!

Sure, let's delve into each of your questions about modifying, querying, and updating views in
SQL:

**Modifying Views:**

1. **Can you modify the definition of an existing view?**

Yes, you can modify the definition of an existing view.

2. **What syntax is used to alter a view?**

The syntax to alter a view depends on the database management system (DBMS) you are using.
In general, you use the `ALTER VIEW` statement.

3. **Are there any limitations on modifying views?**

The limitations on modifying views vary depending on the DBMS and the specific changes you
want to make. Generally, you can alter the query defining the view, but there may be restrictions
on certain types of modifications, such as changing the columns returned by the view.

4. **How do you rename a view?**

 You can rename a view using the `ALTER VIEW` statement with the `RENAME TO` clause, or
by dropping and recreating the view with the new name.

5. **Can you drop a view from a database?**

Yes, you can drop a view from a database using the `DROP VIEW` statement.

6. **What happens to dependent objects when a view is modified or dropped?**

When a view is modified or dropped, dependent objects such as stored procedures, functions, or
other views may become invalid and need to be recompiled or modified accordingly.

**Examples of altering and dropping views in SQL:**

```sql
-- Altering a view (changing the query)
ALTER VIEW employee_view AS
SELECT employee_id, first_name, last_name, salary
FROM employees
WHERE department_id = 10;

-- Dropping a view
DROP VIEW active_employees;
```

**Using Views:**

1. **How do you query data from a view?**

You query data from a view using a `SELECT` statement, just like querying from a table.

2. **What syntax is used to select data from a view?**

The syntax to select data from a view is the same as selecting data from a table:
```sql
SELECT * FROM view_name;
```

3. **Can views be used in place of tables in SQL queries?**

Yes, views can be used in place of tables in SQL queries. They provide a virtual representation
of the data stored in tables.

4. **What happens if a view references tables that do not exist?**

If a view references tables that do not exist, attempting to query the view will result in an error.

5. **Can you join views with other tables or views?**

Yes, views can be joined with other tables or views using standard SQL join syntax.

**Examples of querying data from views in SQL:**

```sql
-- Querying data from a view
SELECT * FROM employee_view;

-- Joining a view with a table

SELECT e.*, d.department_name
FROM employee_view e
JOIN departments d ON e.department_id = d.department_id;
```

**Updating Views:**

1. **Can you update data through a view?**

 Yes, you can update data through a view if it meets certain criteria.

2. **What restrictions apply when updating data through a view?**

Restrictions on updating data through a view include:
- The view must be based on a single table (in most DBMS).
- The columns being updated must belong to a single base table.
- Certain operations like aggregate functions or DISTINCT may not be used in the view
definition if it's intended for updates.

3. **How do you enable or disable updates on a view?**

Updates on a view are enabled by default if the view meets the criteria for updatable views. If
not, you may need to modify the view definition to make it updatable.

4. **Can you update data from multiple tables through a view?**

In most cases, you cannot directly update data from multiple tables through a view. However,
you can create an INSTEAD OF trigger on the view to handle updates involving multiple tables.

**Examples of updating data through views in SQL:**

```sql
-- Updating data through a view
UPDATE employee_view
SET salary = salary * 1.1
WHERE department_id = 10;
```

**What happens if a view contains calculated columns?**

Views containing calculated columns can be updated if the calculation is based on columns from
a single table and the view meets other criteria for updatability. However, if the calculation
involves multiple tables or complex expressions, updates may not be allowed.

Let's address your questions about inserting into and deleting from views:

**Inserting into Views:**

1. **Can you insert data into a view?**

Yes, you can insert data into a view under certain conditions.

2. **What restrictions apply when inserting data into a view?**

Restrictions on inserting data into a view include:
- The view must be updatable, which typically means it's based on a single table and doesn't
contain certain constructs like aggregate functions.
- The view must include all columns from the base table that are not nullable and don't have
default values, unless they are columns derived from expressions.

3. **How do you enable or disable inserts into a view?**

Inserts into a view are enabled by default if the view meets the criteria for updatable views. If
not, you may need to modify the view definition to make it updatable.

4. **Can you insert data into views based on multiple tables?**

In most cases, you cannot directly insert data into views based on multiple tables. However, you
can create an INSTEAD OF trigger on the view to handle inserts involving multiple tables.

**Examples of inserting data into views in SQL:**

```sql
-- Inserting data into a view
INSERT INTO employee_view (employee_id, first_name, last_name, salary)
VALUES (101, 'John', 'Doe', 50000);
```

**What happens if a view contains calculated columns?**

If a view contains calculated columns, you can still insert data into the view as long as the
calculated columns are based on columns from a single table and the view meets other criteria for
updatability.

**Deleting from Views:**

1. **Can you delete data from a view?**

Yes, you can delete data from a view under certain conditions.

2. **What restrictions apply when deleting data from a view?**

Restrictions on deleting data from a view are similar to those for inserting data:
- The view must be updatable.
- It should include all columns from the base table that are not nullable and don't have default
values, unless they are columns derived from expressions.

3. **How do you enable or disable deletes from a view?**

Deletes from a view are enabled by default if the view meets the criteria for updatable views. If
not, you may need to modify the view definition to make it updatable.

4. **Can you delete data from views based on multiple tables?**

As with inserts, you typically cannot directly delete data from views based on multiple tables.
You may need to use triggers or other techniques to handle deletions involving multiple tables.

**Examples of deleting data from views in SQL:**

```sql
-- Deleting data from a view
DELETE FROM employee_view
WHERE employee_id = 101;
```

**What happens if a view contains calculated columns?**

If a view contains calculated columns, deleting data from the view behaves as expected,
provided the view is updatable and meets other criteria. Calculated columns do not affect the
ability to delete data from the view as long as the view is based on a single table and is updatable.