SQL Views Demystified: How They Simplify Database Queries

In SQL, a view is a virtual table that represents a subset of data from one or more database tables

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Views are created using a SELECT statement and can be used just like a regular table.

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Views can be used to enforce data security by restricting access to certain columns or rows of data.

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It can be used to provide a consistent view of the data across multiple applications regardless of changes to the underlying table structure.

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Views can be used to combine data from multiple tables into a single view

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Views can be used to improve performance by pre-computing commonly used queries

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Views can be used to simplify reporting by presenting data in a way that is optimized for reporting and analysis.

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Views are an important tool in SQL database design and can provide a wide range of benefits for developers

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Common SQL commands every developer should know

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