Re: Getting a sample data set.

On Tue, January 18, 2011 14:28, Alban Hertroys wrote:

>
> Nope, but some Googling put me on the right track. It's called a
> correlated subquery.

Thank you for this.  I will delve further.

>> I can see the motivation for something like DISTINCT ON.  I take
>> it that this syntax is peculiar to PostgreSQL?:
>
>
> I suppose you meant particular? Yes, definitely. Although I'm sure
> some would find it peculiar as well :)

No. I meant peculiar.  As in characteristic of only one person,
group, or thing; distinctive  .  .  .  to PostgreSQL

Regards,

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