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6 SQL Functions Every Data Analyst Should Know

6 SQL Functions Every Data Analyst Should Know

Mastering the Big Six

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Aug 30, 2024
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SQL is the backbone of data analysis and the language of databases.

If you're serious about a career in data analytics, knowing SQL is a must at some point. While SQL can seem intimidating at first, there are a handful of essential queries that form the foundation of most data analysis tasks.

These are known as the Big 6: SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP BY, …

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