Code Simplifier

SQL Query Simplification

The user simplified an SQL query by removing redundancy, renaming column aliases for clarity, and consolidating essential fields for improved readability without altering original functionality.


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Prompt

SELECT m.name, SUM(d.quantity) AS Total_Qty_Donated, c.categoryName
FROM Members m
JOIN Donations d ON m.memberID = d.memberID
JOIN Category c ON d.categoryID = c.categoryID
GROUP BY m.name, c.categoryName
ORDER BY Total_Donations DESC;

Answer

Code Simplification in SQL

Below is a simplified version of the provided SQL query:

SELECT m.name, SUM(d.quantity) AS Total_Qty_Donated, c.categoryName
FROM Members m
JOIN Donations d ON m.memberID = d.memberID
JOIN Category c ON d.categoryID = c.categoryID
GROUP BY m.name, c.categoryName
ORDER BY Total_Qty_Donated DESC;

Key Points:

  • Removed redundant Total_Donations column alias.
  • Renamed column alias of SUM(d.quantity) to Total_Qty_Donated for clarity.
  • Consolidated the query to focus on essential fields and operations.
  • Maintained original logic and functionality while improving readability.

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The user simplified an SQL query by removing redundancy, renaming column aliases for clarity, and consolidating essential fields for improved readability without altering original functionality.