SQL Server Window Functions

Mastering SQL window functions is one of the best ways to level up your data analysis skills. These powerful functions allow you to perform calculations like running totals, rankings, and moving averages — all without collapsing your result set. You keep the row-level detail while adding valuable insights on top.

Window functions rely on the OVER() clause and support PARTITION BY, ORDER BY, and even custom frame definitions like ROWS BETWEEN or RANGE BETWEEN. They're perfect for analytics, reporting, and performance tuning.

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