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Advanced SQL Techniques for PostgreSQL Using DbVisualizer

SQL querying with DbVisualizer and PostgreSQL can streamline your data management. This guide introduces key SQL techniques like joins, grouping, filtering, and set operations.

Key SQL techniques

INNER JOIN

SELECT *
FROM people p
INNER JOIN customers c
ON p.CustomerID = c.CustomerID;
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OUTER JOIN

SELECT *
FROM people p
LEFT JOIN customers c
ON p.CustomerID = c.CustomerID;
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Grouping and Filtering

GROUP BY

SELECT customer_id, description, SUM(quantity)
FROM people
GROUP BY customer_id, description;
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FAQ

What does an inner join do?

It returns rows where a match exists in both tables.

What is the difference between UNION and EXCEPT?

UNION combines results, while EXCEPT returns rows from the first result set that aren't in the second.

How do you perform a self-join?

Use an alias for each table instance to join it to itself.

How do you insert data into a table?

Use the INSERT INTO statement to add a row.

Conclusion

SQL skills with DbVisualizer and PostgreSQL empower better data analysis. Explore joins, set operations, and grouping to improve your querying skills. Read the article Mastering Advanced SQL Queries With DbVisualizer And PostgreSQL for a more comprehensive guide.

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