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Part - 2

Advanced SQL
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How do you delete duplicates
in a SQL table?
Delete duplicates in a SQL:
To remove duplicates in a SQL table,

the ROW_NUMBER() function can be combined


with a CTE to identify and delete duplicate
records efficiently.

I want example to understand this concept


Example Scenario:
Suppose you have a table named Employees with
columns EmployeeID, FirstName, LastName, and
Email.

You want to delete rows with duplicate emails,


keeping only the first occurrence.

I noted some additional tips for you


Key Tips:
Tips:

Backup: Always back up your data before


performing delete operations to prevent data
loss.

Testing: Test the delete logic first with a


SELECT statement to confirm you're
identifying the correct rows.
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1. How would you handle duplicates
if the table has a composite key?

Use the composite key columns in the


PARTITION BY clause.

For instance, if the duplicate is based on both


Email and PhoneNumber,

write PARTITION BY Email, PhoneNumber.

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2. What if you want to retain the
most recent duplicate based on a
timestamp?
Adjust the ORDER BY in ROW_NUMBER() to use
the timestamp in descending order (ORDER BY
Timestamp DESC),

ensuring the latest record is assigned


RowNum = 1.
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3. Can you delete duplicates without
using a CTE?
Yes, a subquery can be used.

But a CTE generally provides a cleaner and


more readable approach.

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4. What happens if the duplicate
criterion changes later?
Modify the PARTITION BY clause in
ROW_NUMBER() to reflect the new criteria,

Such as additional columns in the partition.

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5. How do you ensure
performance with large tables?
Ensure indexes are created on the columns in
PARTITION BY and ORDER BY clauses.

To improve query performance on large tables.

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