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Overview

Temporal tables are a special type of table in SQL that help you track changes in data over time. They automatically keep a history of changes, allowing you to query past states of your data easily. This feature is useful for auditing, reporting, and understanding how data has evolved. By using temporal tables, you can manage time-based data efficiently and ensure data integrity in your applications.

📚 Key Learning Objectives

  • ✓ Define what temporal tables are and their purpose.
  • ✓ Explain the difference between system-versioned and user-defined temporal tables.
  • ✓ Create a temporal table in SQL Server.
  • ✓ Insert, update, and delete records in a temporal table.
  • ✓ Query historical data from a temporal table.