What is Cross Apply ?

  • Hi I'm newbie to SQL ...

    Please explain in simpler words. What is Cross Apply ?

    Examples pls...

  • Simply put: you join a table with a table valued function.

    This article explains the concept and has some examples:

    SQL Server APPLY Basics[/url]

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  • Here are some additional links:

    Understanding and Using APPLY (Part 1)[/url] by Paul White

    Understanding and Using APPLY (Part 2)[/url] by Paul White

    The Cascading (CROSS) APPLY[/url] by Chris Morris

    And don't miss the first link in my signature for a neat way to UNPIVOT using CROSS APPLY.


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  • You can also check out this series of blog posts

    http://mattvelic.com/tsql-tuesday-17-roundup/

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