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Top 10 SQL Questions

The document outlines 10 complex SQL queries that developers should master to enhance their database skills and solve real-world problems. Each query addresses specific challenges such as finding duplicates, calculating running totals, and detecting missing data, with practical use cases provided. Mastering these queries can improve database performance and provide a competitive edge in data-intensive roles.

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Top 10 SQL Questions

The document outlines 10 complex SQL queries that developers should master to enhance their database skills and solve real-world problems. Each query addresses specific challenges such as finding duplicates, calculating running totals, and detecting missing data, with practical use cases provided. Mastering these queries can improve database performance and provide a competitive edge in data-intensive roles.

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10 Complex

SQL Queries
Every
every

Developers
Should Master!

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Level up your SQL

skills with queries designed to


solve real-world problems and
improve your database
expertise!

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Introduction to SQL
Complexity
Why Master Complex SQL Queries?
Simplify the most challenging data retrieval
tasks
Optimize database performance and query
efficiency
Gain an edge in data-intensive developer
roles.

What You’ll Learn


These 10 queries tackle advanced concepts like joins,
window functions, subqueries, and more. Perfect for
interviews and real-world applications.

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Query 1
Find Duplicate Records
Problem: Identify duplicate rows in a table
Query

Use Case : Find repeated orders, duplicate


entries, or redundant data.



Next
Query 2
Top N Records per Group
Problem: Retrieve the top N records for each
category.
Query

Use Case : List top-performing products or


highest revenue regions


Next
Query 3
Detect Missing Data
Problem: Find gaps in sequential data.

Query

Use Case : Identify missing invoice numbers or


skipped entries in a series

Next
Query 4
Find Second Highest Value
Problem: Retrieve the second highest value
from a column.
Query

Use Case : Get the runner-up in sales,


performance, or rankings

Next
Query 5
Pivot Data
Problem: Transform rows into columns for
reporting.
Query

Use Case : Summarize annual sales data by


category.

Next
Query 6
Calculate Running Totals
Problem: Compute cumulative totals.

Query

SELECT column1, column2,


SUM(value_column) OVER (PARTITION BY category_column ORDER BY date_column) AS running_total
FROM table_name;

Use Case : Track cumulative sales, expenses, or


inventory

Next
Query 7
Retrieve Employees by
Hierarchy
Problem: Fetch hierarchical data (e.g., employees
and managers).

Query

Use Case : Visualize organizational structures or


dependency trees

Next
Query 8
Complex Joins
Problem: Retrieve data using multiple joins

Query

Use Case : Combine related data across multiple


tables for comprehensive reports

Next
Query 9
Percentage Contribution
Problem: Calculate each item’s percentage
contribution

Query

Use Case : Calculate sales contribution by region


or product

Next
Query 10
Identify Overlapping Ranges
Problem: Detect overlapping time ranges

Query

Use Case : Identify schedule conflicts or


overlapping reservations

Next
Real-World Application of
Complex Queries

What You’ve Learned:

Advanced SQL concepts for efficient problem-


solving
Real-world applications of queries like
reporting, analytics, and data cleaning.

Pro Tip: Combine these queries with database


indexing and optimization techniques for better
performance.

Next
Start Writing Complex
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Master these queries to enhance your data
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solutions.

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