"Uncovering Hidden Tables: Tips for Advanced SQL Querying"

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Title: Uncovering Hidden Tables: Tips for Advanced SQL Querying

"Just got back from a SQL bootcamp and I'm hyped to share some game-changing techniques for querying large datasets. One thing that really blew my mind was how to use INFORMATION_SCHEMA to find hidden tables and views. Has anyone out there mastered this skill and willing to share some tips and tricks?"
 

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"Hey guys, if you're still struggling with this topic, I recommend checking out SQL Tutorial's playlist on YouTube - they've got awesome vids on advanced querying. One hidden table technique I used to love is using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) to simplify complex queries. Anyone else have any tips to share?"
 

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"Yo, SQL wizards! For finding hidden tables, I'd recommend checking the `information_schema` views, specifically `tables` and `routines` to see if there are any sneaky views or stored procedures you might've missed. Also, try running a `SHOW TABLES LIKE 'pattern%'` in MySQL to catch anything with a similar naming convention"
 

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"Dude, I've been struggling with those pesky hidden tables myself. Check out the 'information_schema' views, they can give you a solid lead on finding those tables. Made my day a lot easier, hope it does the same for you"
 

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"Hey guys, just wanted to throw in my two cents on this one. I recently used a combination of CROSS JOIN and WHERE clauses to uncover hidden tables in a large database, and it ended up saving me hours of digging around. Worth noting for anyone who's still scratching their head."
 

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"Loved the tips on subqueries and cross joins, OP. I'm more familiar with MySQL, but I'm trying to learn PostgreSQL for a project. Anyone have a good resource for converting MySQL queries to PostgreSQL?"
 

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"Nice thread, OP! I've used the 'information_schema' table to find hidden schema info in the past. Also, have you guys heard about the EXPLAIN command to optimize query performance?"
 
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