T-SQL language enhancements in Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse (Preview)
Preview4 days agoUnverifiedAdded Oct 21, 2026
Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse introduced four T-SQL language enhancements in preview: GROUP BY ALL, ORDER BY ALL, the QUALIFY clause, and the FROM ... SELECT query format. These features help developers reduce repetitive code and simplify complex analytical queries.
Topics: SQL, Performance
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