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SQL • LESSON 146

LEAD

How can we inspect the subsequent order amount in the stream?

Advanced3 Minutes1590 XP
🤔 THE QUESTION

How can we inspect the subsequent order amount in the stream?

💡 WHAT IS IT?

LEAD(column) retrieves the value from the subsequent row within the window.

🎯 WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Forward-looking session analysis, time until next transaction, funnel transition timing.

💻 EXAMPLE
SELECT
order_date,
amount,
LEAD(amount) OVER (ORDER BY order_date) AS next_amount
FROM orders;

🎯 Mission Objectives

Practice typing production-grade SQL code for LEAD.

  • LEAD() function
  • Subsequent row value
  • Forward lookups
  • Event sequence analytics