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Advanced SQL Techniques and Best Practices

The document outlines advanced SQL techniques including Recursive CTEs for modeling hierarchies, advanced window functions for analyzing data behavior, and methods for pivoting and unpivoting data. It also covers dynamic SQL for reusable logic, lateral joins for subquery lookups, and query optimization practices for scalable SQL. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of data validation and integrity checks to ensure data quality.

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Advanced SQL Techniques and Best Practices

The document outlines advanced SQL techniques including Recursive CTEs for modeling hierarchies, advanced window functions for analyzing data behavior, and methods for pivoting and unpivoting data. It also covers dynamic SQL for reusable logic, lateral joins for subquery lookups, and query optimization practices for scalable SQL. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of data validation and integrity checks to ensure data quality.

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SQL

Advanced
🎯RECURSIVE)
Recursive CTEs (WITH

Model hierarchies, dependencies, and sequential


data flows

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Advanced Window
Functions
Analyze behavior across time — retention,
ranking, and distributions.
NTILE(), PERCENT_RANK(), LAG(), LEAD(), SUM()
OVER, AVG() OVER

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Pivoting & Unpivoting
Reshape rows ↔ columns for flexible
reporting.

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Dynamic SQL
Buildparameterized, reusable logic
for data pipelines and reporting.

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Lateral Joins / CROSS
APPLY
Perform subquery lookups that depend on
each row dynamically.

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Query Optimization
Habits for scalable SQL:

[Link] functions on indexed columns.


[Link] filters down early (WHERE before
WINDOW).
[Link] EXPLAIN / QUERY PLAN regularly.
[Link] with realistic data volumes.
[Link] subqueries or create temp tables for
heavy joins.

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Data Validation &
Integrity Checks

Detect anomalies, duplicates, and missing


data at the SQL layer.

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