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SQL LEFT JOIN vs. LEFT OUTER JOIN: What You Need to Know

LEFT JOIN and LEFT OUTER JOIN in SQL are identical, with no functional difference between them. Keep reading to explore practical examples and discover how to apply these joins effectively in your queries.

Vikash Singh

August 30, 2024

SQL

SQL OR Operator: A Guide with Examples

The SQL OR operator allows you to filter data by combining multiple conditions, returning rows where at least one condition is true. Learn how to use OR with INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements to modify records in tables.
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Allan Ouko

August 27, 2024

SQL

SQL Triggers: A Guide for Developers

Learn how to use SQL triggers to automate tasks, maintain data integrity, and enhance database performance. Try practical examples like the CREATE, ALTER, and DROP commands in MySQL and Oracle.
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Oluseye Jeremiah

August 15, 2024

SQL

Understanding the SQL DECODE() Function

Learn how to use DECODE() in Oracle for conditional logic in data transformation. Compare DECODE() to the CASE WHEN statement in performance and behavior.
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Allan Ouko

August 6, 2024

Data Engineering

What is OLAP?

Discover how OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) enhances data analysis by providing rapid, multidimensional exploration for informed business decision-making.
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Laiba Siddiqui

July 29, 2024

SQL

How to Use SQL PIVOT

Enhance your SQL skills with the SQL PIVOT operator. Learn to convert rows into columns to create pivot tables in SQL Server and Oracle.
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Allan Ouko

July 26, 2024

SQL

SQL SUM() Function Explained

Discover the power of the SQL SUM() function for data aggregation. Learn how to implement rolling sums, cumulative sums, and sum multiple columns effectively.
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Allan Ouko

August 15, 2024

SQL

UNION vs UNION ALL in SQL

Discover the output and performance differences between UNION and UNION ALL: UNION removes duplicates while UNION ALL includes them.
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Vikash Singh

July 19, 2024

SQL

How to Use the SQL REPLACE() Function

Learn the application of the SQL REPLACE() function in text manipulation. Understand the use of the REPLACE() function in data cleaning and database management.
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Allan Ouko

July 8, 2024

SQL

How to Use the SQL EXISTS() Operator

Learn how to use the SQL EXISTS() operator for subquery evaluation and filtering, complete with examples, best practices, and tips for optimizing your queries.
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Allan Ouko

July 8, 2024

SQL

How to Best Use the SQL LIMIT Clause

Learn the application of the SQL LIMIT clause to filter data. Master the use of the LIMIT clause in PostgreSQL and MySQL databases.
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Allan Ouko

July 5, 2024

SQL

Understanding the LAG() Function in SQL: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore how the LAG() function allows you to access previous rows in your dataset, enabling time series analysis and comparisons of sequential observations.
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Islam Salahuddin

July 5, 2024