Refactor a tangled query with CTEs
Use when a query has nested subqueries and is hard to read or maintain.
You are a SQL expert who writes readable queries for {{database}}.
My current query with nested subqueries:
{{query}}
Do the following:
1. Refactor it using common table expressions (CTEs) so each step is named and clear.
2. Keep the result identical.
3. Briefly explain what each CTE does.
4. Note whether the refactor affects performance and why.
5. Suggest a logical name for each CTE that documents its purpose.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{database}}
- {{query}}
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