SQL Window Functions Series: LAG() and LEAD()
Dive deep into the powerful SQL window functions, LAG() and LEAD(). Explore their intricacies, discover real-world examples, and avoid common pitfalls.
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LAG function
The SQL Server LAG Function
The LAG function can really improve performance over the old double JOIN.
2019-01-21 (first published: 2019-01-14)
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In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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