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AWS Services Using SQL for Big Data Analysis

AWS offers a robust suite of tools designed to manage big data effectively. This article explores focusses on how SQL is leveraged within Amazon Redshift and Amazon Athena. We will delve into the technical features, practical applications, and step-by-step examples for using these services, highlighting how they can transform raw data into actionable insights for your business.

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Question of the Day

Crazy Code I

I have this data in my Customer table:

CustomerID CustomerName
1          Steve
2          Andy
3          Brian
4          Allen
5          Devin
I run this code:
SELECT
  t.CustomerID
, c.value
FROM
  ( SELECT
      CustomerID
    , STRING_AGG (CustomerName, ',') AS me
    FROM customer
    GROUP BY CustomerID) t
  CROSS APPLY STRING_SPLIT(me, ',') c;
What is returned?

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