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SQL Query Design Patterns and Best Practices
SQL Query Design Patterns and Best Practices

SQL Query Design Patterns and Best Practices: A practical guide to writing readable and maintainable SQL queries using its design patterns

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  • Examine query design and performance using query plans and indexes
  • Solve business problems using advanced techniques such as common table expressions and window functions
  • Use SQL in modern data platform solutions with JSON and Jupyter notebooks

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SQL has been the de facto standard when interacting with databases for decades and shows no signs of going away. Through the years, report developers or data wranglers have had to learn SQL on the fly to meet the business needs, so if you are someone who needs to write queries, SQL Query Design and Pattern Best Practices is for you. This book will guide you through making efficient SQL queries by reducing set sizes for effective results. You’ll learn how to format your results to make them easier to consume at their destination. From there, the book will take you through solving complex business problems using more advanced techniques, such as common table expressions and window functions, and advance to uncovering issues resulting from security in the underlying dataset. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll have a foundation for building queries and be ready to shift focus to using tools, such as query plans and indexes, to optimize those queries. The book will go over the modern data estate, which includes data lakes and JSON data, and wrap up with a brief on how to use Jupyter notebooks in your SQL journey. By the end of this SQL book, you’ll be able to make efficient SQL queries that will improve your report writing and the overall SQL experience.

Who is this book for?

This book is for SQL developers, data analysts, report writers, data scientists, and other data gatherers looking to expand their skills for complex querying as well as for building more efficient and performant queries. For those new to SQL, this book can help you accelerate your learning and keep you from making common mistakes.

What you will learn

  • Build efficient queries by reducing the data being returned
  • Manipulate your data and format it for easier consumption
  • Form common table expressions and window functions to solve complex business issues
  • Understand the impact of SQL security on your results
  • Understand and use query plans to optimize your queries
  • Understand the impact of indexes on your query performance and design
  • Work with data lake data and JSON in SQL queries
  • Organize your queries using Jupyter notebooks

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Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Part 1: Refining Your Queries to Get the Results You Need Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Reducing Rows and Columns in Your Result Sets Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Efficiently Aggregating Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Formatting Your Results for Easier Consumption Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Manipulating Data Results Using Conditional SQL Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Solving Complex Business and Data Problems in Your Queries Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Using Common Table Expressions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Analyze Your Data Using Window Functions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Reshaping Data with Advanced Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Impact of SQL Server Security on Query Results Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Optimizing Your Queries to Improve Performance Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Understanding Query Plans Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Understanding the Impact of Indexes on Query Design Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Working with Your Data on the Modern Data Platform Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Handling JSON Data in SQL Server Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Integrating File Data and Data Lake Content with SQL Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Organizing and Sharing Your Queries with Jupyter Notebooks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Enrico Barillari Nov 07, 2023
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Un libro interessante ed utile, lo consiglio anche a chi ha esperienza, per un ripasso ed un'integrazione
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John Bulla Jun 21, 2023
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Have an accessible, practical guide to writing effective SQL queries is essential for any database professional. 'SQL Query Design Patterns and Best Practices' is exactly that: a comprehensive, well-structured guide that provides design patterns and best practices for optimizing SQL queries.The authors present the concepts in a clear and concise way, making it easy to understand even for professionals with basic knowledge of SQL. The examples and use cases further enrich the learning experience by allowing readers to see how design patterns are applied in real situations.One of the notable strengths of the book is its focus on the readability and maintainability of SQL queries. The featured design patterns not only help improve query performance, but also make code more understandable and maintainable. This is crucial for collaborative development teams and long-term projects.I recommend this book to anyone or professional interested in improving their SQL skills and maximizing the efficiency of their queries. From beginners to seasoned professionals, everyone will find value in this well-written practical guide. 'SQL Query Design Patterns and Best Practices' is a must-have reference for any database developer, DBA or analyst looking to take their SQL proficiency to the next level.
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joey Apr 03, 2023
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I got this book to help improve my SQL skills, and it was extremely easy to follow along with. I especially liked the examples from chapter 3. It gives a really good place to begin from as you learn to format data. The use of a recurring data set and seeing the different ways you can manipulate it helps you get the concept and have it stick!
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Shailesh May 29, 2023
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One of the most practical books, I’ve read on SQL and Analytics. Strikes the right balance between theory & examples.Plenty of tips on industry standard Design patterns and best practices that come in handy while coding on the fly, whether you’re a Data-pro or an Analytics wizard, you’ll find some new tips & tricks. Great job authors!
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Dr.Nirmal Lodhi Apr 25, 2023
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I found this book especially useful in SQL beginner to expert journey. It covers useful basic SQL concept like appropriate technique of filtering the data, basic SQL functions then it moves towards expert level as SQL window functions, query optimization for better performance, Impact of Indexing, Introduction of new concept like handling JSON data, data Lake, Jupiter notebooks. I specially mention very well exampled part of this book “The impact of indexes on query performance” page no 154, this part provides a particularly good example of what is the need to including appropriate index, check the fragmentation and factors responsible for decision making of DBAs for rebuild or reorganize the indexes. A good start for SQL basic and advance learning.
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