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Discover how to efficiently create MIN and MAX date columns across multiple tables in Google BigQuery using SQL queries.
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How to Create MIN and MAX Date Columns from an INNER JOIN in Google BigQuery

Have you ever faced a situation where you need to combine date columns from multiple tables and find the minimum and maximum dates for a specific individual? If you’re using Google BigQuery, you might find this task quite challenging, especially when dealing with multiple tables and date columns. But worry not! In this guide, we're going to walk through a solution that will help you create MIN and MAX date columns effectively through an INNER JOIN across two DATE columns in different tables.

The Problem

You want to generate two new columns: one for the earliest date (start_date) and another for the latest date (end_date) for each unique person_id. Your complication arises because your dates are in two different tables, tbl1 and tbl2, and you're looking to combine these dates seamlessly using SQL queries in BigQuery.

To illustrate, let’s say you have:

tbl1 containing a date column named Date1

tbl2 containing a date column named Date2

tbl3 which simply joins to provide context on person_id

The goal is to return the minimum of the dates from both tbl1 and tbl2 as the start_date and the maximum of the dates as the end_date based on the person_id.

The Solution

To solve this problem, you can utilize the SQL functions LEAST() and GREATEST(). Here’s a breakdown of how you can create those MIN and MAX date columns with a sample SQL query.

Step-by-Step Guide

Perform an INNER JOIN: Combine the three tables based on person_id using INNER JOIN, which will ensure that only matching records from both tables are included in the final output.

Use LEAST() and GREATEST(): These functions will help you extract the minimum and maximum dates from the two date columns across the tables.

Here's how your complete SQL query should look:

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Breakdown of the Query

SELECT tbl1.person_id: We select the person_id from tbl1 which will be our grouping key.

LEAST(MIN(tbl1.Date), MIN(tbl2.Date)) AS start_date: This will give us the earliest date from both date columns for each person_id.

GREATEST(MAX(tbl1.Date), MAX(tbl2.Date)) AS end_date: This identifies the latest date across both columns for each person_id.

FROM, JOIN, and GROUP BY: These are standard clauses that help in combining the data appropriately.

Conclusion

By using the LEAST() and GREATEST() functions along with INNER JOINs, you can efficiently create the MIN and MAX date columns that you need for your data analysis in Google BigQuery. This approach not only simplifies your SQL queries but also ensures that you get accurate results without missing any valuable date information.

Next time you find yourself needing to join on dates across multiple tables, remember this straightforward method.

So, tackle those SQL challenges head-on and make the most out of your data queries!