SQL Window Functions Series: RANK() and DENSE_RANK()
Welcome to the fascinating world of SQL window functions! Today, we'll explore in detail: RANK() and DENSE_RANK().
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What happens when I run this on SQL Server 2022 in the AdventureWorks2022 database?
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