MySQL: Select remaining rows
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I've searched everywhere for this, but I can't seem to find a solution. Perhaps I'm using the wrong terms. Either way, I'm turning to good ol' trusty S.O. to help my find the answer.
I have two tables, we'll call them 'tools' and 'installs'
tools = id, name, version
installs = id, tool_id, user_id
The 'tools' table records available tools, which are then installed by a user and recorded in the 'installs' table. Selecting the installed tools are simple enough:
SELECT tools.name
FROM tools
LEFT JOIN installs
ON tools.id = installs.tool_id
WHERE user_id = 99 ;
How do I select the remaining tools -- the ones that have yet to be installed by user #99?
I'm sorry if this is painfully obvious, but I just can't seem to figure it out! Thanks for the help!
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