SQL CTE vs VIEW Explained with Real Example | When to Use CTE vs View in SQL Server

In this video, we explore the difference between **CTE (Common Table Expression) and VIEW in SQL** using a real-world **e-commerce reporting scenario**.

Instead of just explaining theory, we walk through a practical example where we first build queries using **CTE**, and then improve the design using **Views** to make the logic reusable and easier to maintain.

We implement multiple reporting requirements such as:

• Monthly Customer Sales Summary
• Dashboard – Top 3 Customers of the Month
• City-wise Revenue Summary

While building these queries, you will see how complex logic can get repeated when using CTEs and how **Views help centralize business logic for reuse across multiple reports and dashboards**.

This video is especially useful for **SQL developers preparing for real-world projects and interviews**.

Topics covered in this video:

• What is CTE in SQL
• What is a View in SQL
• CTE vs View – key differences
• When to use CTE vs View
• Real-world SQL reporting example
• Reusable query design in SQL
• Using DENSE_RANK for Top N reporting

If you are learning **SQL for backend development, data analysis, or interview preparation**, this video will help you understand how these concepts are used in real applications.

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Channel: LearnCodingWithVinay – SQL For Developers

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