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How to Use SQL Server T-SQL Function SUM: 5 Use Cases

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The T-SQL SUM function is one of the fundamental functions. Its purpose is to calculate the sum of...
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SQL SELECT DISTINCT: Performance Best Practices

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Is SQL DISTINCT good (or bad) when you need to remove duplicates in results? Some say it’s good and add DISTINCT when...
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SQL OR Statement: The Basics

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Now and then, you need to create a complex SQL query using multiple statements together. While these query types can be tedious to create,...
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How to Use SQL SUM Function

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SQL is a powerful and widely-used programming language for data storage, retrieval, and...
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User-Defined Functions in SQL Server

Database administration, Database Optimization & Structure, SQL Server, Statements

User-defined functions in SQL Server (UDFs) are key objects that each developer should be aware of. Although they are very useful in many...
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SQL BETWEEN-Smart Tips to Scan for a Range of Values

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SQL BETWEEN is an operator used to specify a range of values to test. The returned value can be inclusive or within the range. Or it can be...
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SQL Server ORDER BY Clause: The 5 Do’s and Don’ts to Sort Data Like a Pro

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Ugly. That’s what unsorted data looks like. We make data easy for the eyes by sorting them. And...
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Overview of T-SQL PRINT Statement

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PRINT statements are crucial in any programming language. They will allow the routine or program that you are running to dump some type of...
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GROUP BY in SQL Server: 3 Easy Examples to Group Results

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Grouping is an important feature that helps organize and arrange data. There are a lot of ways to do it, and one of the most effective...
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How to Comment MySQL Code: Best Practices

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Comments are used to add information to the code. It is mostly ignored by the compiler, but human...
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