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Simplify SQL Queries with Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

by Pinal Dave

Master Common Table Expressions (CTEs) in SQL. This course will teach you how to simplify complex queries, write recursive and non-recursive CTEs, and adapt CTE techniques across multiple SQL platforms.

What you'll learn

Simplifying complex SQL queries is essential for optimizing database management and readability.

In this course, Simplify SQL Queries with Common Table Expressions (CTEs), you'll learn how to use CTEs to break down complex queries, understand the syntax and structure of both recursive and non-recursive CTEs, and apply them to real-world scenarios. Additionally, you'll compare how CTEs are implemented across different SQL platforms.

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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