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SQL JOIN Interview Questions
SQL JOIN questions test whether you can combine data across tables while preserving the right grain and relationships. Expect INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, CROSS, and FULL OUTER JOINs, plus multi-table joins and JOIN + aggregation patterns.
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Common SQL JOIN interview patterns
- INNER vs LEFT JOIN logic
- Anti-joins (find missing records)
- Self-joins for comparisons within a table
- JOIN + GROUP BY for aggregated results
- Conditional joins with additional predicates
- Multi-key joins across composite keys
- Deduplication using JOINs
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Common mistakes with SQL JOINs
- JOIN explosion from many-to-many relationships
- Filtering in WHERE instead of ON for LEFT JOINs
- Incorrect NULL handling on optional joins
- COUNT(*) vs COUNT(column) confusion
- Duplicate rows after joins
How JOIN questions are evaluated in interviews
Correctness beats performance; the right result set matters most.
Explain your join keys, assumptions, and how NULLs are treated.
Reasoning and clarity matter more than memorized syntax.
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SQL JOIN Interview FAQs
What is the difference between INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN in interviews?
INNER JOIN returns only matching rows from both tables, while LEFT JOIN keeps all rows from the left table and fills unmatched right rows with NULLs. Interviewers often test whether you choose the correct join for required vs optional relationships.
When should I use a subquery instead of a JOIN?
Use a subquery when you need to filter or aggregate before joining, or when a correlated condition is clearer. JOINs are better for combining row-level data, while subqueries can simplify multi-step logic.