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Files as tables

Query CSV and Parquet directly without loading.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 2 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use read_csv_auto.
  • Use read_parquet.
  • Create views over files.

In plain English

Query CSV and Parquet directly without loading.

  • Use read_csv_auto.
  • Use read_parquet.
  • Create views over files.
files.sqlSQL
CREATE VIEW lessons AS SELECT * FROM read_parquet('lessons.parquet');
SELECT count(*) FROM lessons;
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Answer from memory: Which function reads Parquet?

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