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Pivoting Your BigQuery Table: A Clear Guide to Using EXECUTE IMMEDIATE

Master the art of pivoting tables in BigQuery using `EXECUTE IMMEDIATE`. Learn how to structure your query correctly for successful results. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/67116906/ asked by the user 'Antoine F' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/10025919/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/67117114/ provided by the user 'Mikhail Berlyant' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/5221944/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Pivot BigQuery table using multiple rows Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- Pivoting Your BigQuery Table: A Clear Guide to Using EXECUTE IMMEDIATE When working with data in Google BigQuery, you may encounter situations where you need to pivot your table based on certain criteria. Pivoting allows you to transform your dataset for enhanced data analysis and visualization, making it easier to summarize and present information. However, you might face challenges when executing pivot queries, especially when using the EXECUTE IMMEDIATE function. In this guide, we will explore a common issue encountered while pivoting a BigQuery table and provide a step-by-step solution to effectively resolve it. The Problem: Understanding Pivoting in BigQuery A user recently faced a challenge when trying to pivot their BigQuery table. They attempted to generate a pivot query dynamically using the following code: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] While they aimed to utilize EXECUTE IMMEDIATE to run the generated SQL, the output was merely a string representation of the query, rather than executing it. This led to confusion regarding the correct usage of the EXECUTE IMMEDIATE function. The Solution: Correctly Using EXECUTE IMMEDIATE To successfully run the pivot query, you need to ensure that the EXECUTE IMMEDIATE function is used correctly. Below is the refined approach that will help achieve the desired outcome. Step-by-Step Implementation Generate the Dynamic Query: You need to transform the SQL generation and execution into a single action. This means ensuring the EXECUTE IMMEDIATE function encompasses the query you are building. Use the Correct Syntax: Update your code to encapsulate the SELECT statement within EXECUTE IMMEDIATE like so: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Breakdown of the Updated Query SELECT 'SELECT id, ...: This part of the code constructs the SQL statement you intend to run dynamically. STRING_AGG(...): This function aggregates the maximum values of the specified keys, allowing multiple column values to be pivoted into a format suitable for analysis. EXECUTE IMMEDIATE(...): By placing the entire SELECT query within the EXECUTE IMMEDIATE, you are instructing BigQuery to execute the constructed SQL query directly. Conclusion Pivoting tables in BigQuery can be a powerful technique when done correctly. By following the steps outlined above and ensuring that you use the EXECUTE IMMEDIATE function appropriately, you can pivot your data to uncover valuable insights. Practice using this approach with your own datasets, and you'll find that dynamic SQL execution can significantly enhance your data manipulation skills. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy querying!