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Pivoting Data Using SQL

Pivoting data in SQL is useful for data wrangling because it allows you to reshape the structure of your data in a way that is more useful for analysis and visualization. Some reasons why you might want to pivot data include the following:

  • Presenting data in a more intuitive format: Pivoting data can make it easier to understand and interpret by transforming it into a more familiar layout, such as a table with rows and columns
  • Facilitating data analysis: Pivoting data can make it easier to perform certain types of analysis, such as comparing the values of different groups or calculating aggregate values
  • Enhancing data visualization: Pivoting data can make it easier to create visualizations that are more meaningful ...

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