MIN OVER in MariaDB

This page is a quick reference checkpoint for MIN OVER in MariaDB: behavior, syntax rules, edge cases, and a minimal example; plus the official vendor documentation.


Function Details

MIN OVER returns the smallest value in the window frame.

Aggregate functions such as MIN() can be used as window functions (i.e., with OVER).

Warning: Aggregate functions with the DISTINCT specifier are not supported as window functions.

If this behavior feels unintuitive, the tutorial below explains the underlying pattern step-by-step.

Standard aggregate function MIN() used with an OVER clause.

SELECT MIN(score) OVER (PARTITION BY name) AS lowest_score FROM student_test;

What should you do next?

If you came here to confirm syntax, you’re done. If you came here to get better at window functions, choose your next step.

Understand the pattern

MIN OVER is part of a bigger window-function pattern. If you want the “why”, start here: Aggregate Window Functions

Prove it with a real query

Reading docs is useful. Writing the query correctly under pressure is the skill.

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Support Status

  • Supported: yes
  • Minimum Version: 10.2 / 10.3 (use 10.3 for full coverage)

Official Documentation

For the authoritative spec, use the vendor docs. This page is the fast “sanity check”.

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