SQL. What is this o...
 

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SQL. What is this operator?

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 Earl
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I've just been sent a SQL that a user run every day. I'm not even sure what DB it is.

Is it a left outer join syntax?. Can someone confirm please.

Where
Table1.Field1 (+)= Table2.Field2


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 9:29 am
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That is plain weird.
Ask them what DB it is. I assume its some weird proprietary thing.

Looks like its Oracle and an outer join but here is the listing.
I am scared to look at it in case they bill me.
oracle weirdness


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 9:36 am
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Not come across it before but left outer join in Oracle by the looks of it.


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 9:37 am
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Definitely left outer join for Oracle. Could just use "LEFT OUTER JOIN" to make it more generally user friendly to read....


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 9:45 am
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I am scared to look at it in case they bill me.

Too late, they've ordered a full audit of your entire company for which you will be billed...


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 9:50 am
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Could just use “LEFT OUTER JOIN” to make it more generally user friendly to read….

But then the developer wouldn't be able to add the Oracle surcharge!


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 9:53 am
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The "OUTER" doesn't do anything here, IIRC. It's just for readability.


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 10:04 am
 Earl
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I don't have access to the user and the original developer is long gone.

I've been asked to analyse the SQL and tell the business what it does and how it works Classic stuff huh.

So std Left join.

Much thanks folks.


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 10:27 am
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That'll be £850 + VAT payable to STW please.


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 10:53 am
 Earl
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Hmmm. Seams to be at the std hourly rate for a Oracle consultant.

Let my just put my 15% on....


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 4:21 pm
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Hmmm. Seams to be at the std hourly rate for a Oracle consultant.

You didn't read the contract - that's the daily recurring fee for answering the question. The fee recurs until you relinquish all Oracle licenses regardless of whether or not you continue to use that structure.


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 7:04 pm
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Smooth.


 
Posted : 20/06/2022 7:42 pm

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