Itzik Ben-gan T-sql Fundamentals -

The book covers best practices for INSERT , UPDATE , DELETE , and the versatile MERGE statement. Ben-Gan focuses heavily on the OUTPUT clause, which captures exactly what changed during an insert or delete operation for auditing purposes. Programmable Objects

The book contrasts self-contained subqueries, correlated subqueries, and CTEs: itzik ben-gan t-sql fundamentals

❌ stored procedures, functions, triggers, or error handling ❌ No transaction / locking deep dive ❌ Not a DBA book – minimal indexing coverage ❌ Requires prior SQL basics – Not for absolute beginners The book covers best practices for INSERT ,

: The remaining rows are grouped into buckets based on the specified column list. and CTEs: ❌ stored procedures

If you are looking to truly understand T-SQL and excel in Microsoft SQL Server, this book is an essential addition to your library.