SQL Query for Recent Customer Purchases

SQL Translation

Below is the translation of the provided code snippet into SQL. This translation maintains the same logic and behavior as the original code.

SELECT first_name, last_name, email
FROM customers
WHERE purchase_date >= DATEADD(MONTH, -1, GETDATE());

Key Points:

• SELECT Statement: This part of the query selects the columns first_name, last_name, and email from the specified table.
• FROM Clause: Indicates that the data is sourced from the customers table.
• WHERE Clause: Filters the results to include only those records where the purchase_date is within the last month from the current date (GETDATE()).

Detailed Breakdown:

1. Columns to Select:

   • first_name: The first name of the customer.
   • last_name: The last name of the customer.
   • email: The email address of the customer.

2. Table:

   • customers: The table from which we are retrieving the data.

3. Date Filter:

   • purchase_date >= DATEADD(MONTH, -1, GETDATE()): A condition to include only records where the purchase_date is within the last month from the current date.

This translation is straightforward and adheres to SQL best practices for querying a table based on a date condition. This ensures an accurate conversion of logic from the snippet provided.