Summary
This brings us to the end of this chapter. So far, we have learned how SQL subqueries and CTEs are used to manipulate and retrieve data from multiple tables. Subqueries are used within another SQL statement and return a single value or a set of values to be used in the main query. CTEs provide a named, temporary result set that can be referenced within a SELECT
, INSERT
, UPDATE
, or DELETE
statement and are used to simplify complex SQL statements. To effectively use subqueries and CTEs, it’s important to understand the difference between them and how they can impact query performance. In conclusion, by mastering subqueries and CTEs, you can become a more effective and efficient SQL data wrangler.
In the next chapter, we will learn about SQL aggregate functions and understand how they can be used in the process of statistical analysis and data wrangling.