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Perform Complex JOINS in SQL

by Pinal Dave

Master complex SQL JOINS with this course. Learn how to use SELF JOINS, CROSS JOINS, FULL OUTER JOINS, and simplify queries with the USING clause to handle advanced data scenarios across various platforms.

What you'll learn

Efficient data querying is essential for database management, especially when dealing with complex relationships between tables.

In this course, Perform Complex JOINS in SQL, you'll learn how to utilize advanced JOIN techniques like SELF JOINS, CROSS JOINS, FULL OUTER JOINS, and how to streamline queries using the USING clause. Through practical demos and real-world scenarios, you’ll see how these JOIN types work and their practical applications in solving intricate data problems.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a better understanding of how to apply complex SQL JOINs to optimize your queries and adapt them for use across different SQL platforms like SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

About the author

Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Master of Science degree and numerous database certifications. Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 81 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.

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