Count on a table with joins

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I want to perform a count function on a column of a table where i have also performed multiples joins with other tables.
The problem i'm facing is that the count was performed on the result of the complete joins where in my case i want it to performed on that particular table.How should i solved this

Posted 13-Apr-10 23:21pm

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Abhinav S · Answer 1 · 2010-04-13T23:28:00

Solution 1

Just return additional values in your query.
I dont think this is the best way from a performance perspective, but it should work.

select *, (select count(*) from tab1) from tab1, tab2, tab3 where tab1.a = tab2.a and.......

Posted 13-Apr-10 23:28pm

Abhinav S

#realJSOP · Answer 2 · 2010-04-13T23:29:00

Solution 2

You could use a completely separate select statement for it.

Posted 13-Apr-10 23:29pm

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