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Learn how to effectively join tables and aggregate data in SQL to derive meaningful insights. This guide guides you through the process of querying consumer data with practical examples.
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Understanding SQL Aggregation of Primary Keys: A Step-by-Step Guide

As you dive into the world of SQL, one common challenge is performing queries that involve multiple tables. One such scenario involves working with primary keys and aggregating data effectively. In this guide, we'll explore how to join two tables, aggregate data, and present it in a meaningful way. We'll be using an example with two tables: one that contains consumer information and another that records product orders with potential duplicates.

The Problem: Joining Two Tables

In our example, we have two tables in our sample database:

Table -1: Products

PRODUCT_IDTYPEDATECONSUMER_IDNote: PRODUCT_ID is the primary key.

Table -2: Orders

PRODUCT_IDORDER_DATESENTRETURNEDNote: This table may contain duplicates of PRODUCT_ID.

The Goal

We want to create a query that returns the following information:

CONSUMER_ID

TOTAL_PRODUCTS (the total number of products per consumer)

TOTAL_SENT (the total number of items sent to each consumer)

TOTAL_RETURNED (the total number of items returned by each consumer)

However, if you’re new to SQL, you may find it difficult to join these tables and aggregate the necessary data. But don’t worry! Let's break down the solution step-by-step.

The Solution: Constructing the SQL Query

To achieve our desired results, we will use the SQL SELECT statement combined with aggregation functions. Here’s the strategy we will follow:

Use a JOIN operation to connect the two tables based on the PRODUCT_ID.

Aggregate the data to calculate the totals for products sent and returned.

The SQL Query

Here is the SQL query that will provide us with the requested data:

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Explanation of Each Component

SELECT Clause: Specifies the columns we want to retrieve. Here, we select consumer_id and aggregate functions (like COUNT and SUM).

COUNT(t2.product_id) AS TOTAL_PRODUCTS: Counts how many times each consumer has products listed in the orders.

SUM(sent) AS TOTAL_SENT: Calculates the total number of products that have been sent to each consumer.

SUM(returned) AS TOTAL_RETURNED: Totals the number of products returned by each consumer.

FROM Clause: Identifies the main table (table1) from which we start querying.

JOIN Clause: Combines table1 and table2 based on matching PRODUCT_ID values.

GROUP BY Clause: Groups results by CONSUMER_ID, so we get the aggregate totals for each consumer.

Conclusion

Joining multiple tables in SQL and aggregating data may seem daunting at first, especially if you're a beginner. However, by following structured steps and using SQL functions effectively, you can derive valuable insights from your data.

This concise guide walks you through the process of creating a meaningful SQL query to aggregate primary keys from different tables. By utilizing the example provided, you can now tackle similar challenges confidently in your database tasks. Happy querying!