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SQL Server: Transact-SQL Common Table Expressions

Learn how to create and use common table expressions (CTEs) correctly, for developers and DBAs from SQL Server 2005 onward

Joe Sack - Pluralsight course - SQL Server: Transact-SQL Common Table Expressions
by Joe Sack

What you'll learn

Common table expressions are a useful and versatile T-SQL query construct and this demo-centric course shows how to correctly define and use CTEs, what restrictions there are for using them, and some common usage scenarios. This course is perfect for developers, DBAs, and anyone responsible for writing Transact-SQL code, from complete beginners through to those with more experience. The information in the course applies to all versions from SQL Server 2005 onward.

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Joe Sack - Pluralsight course - SQL Server: Transact-SQL Common Table Expressions
Joe Sack

Joe Sack is a Principal Program Manager in the SQL Server and Azure SQL Database product team at Microsoft, with a focus on query processing. With over 19 years of experience in the industry, Joe is an author and speaker, specializing in performance tuning and optimization.

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