A View (SQL) is the result of an SQL query that is treated as a virtual table. It is a logically coherent set of data. It can be referenced in a similar manner to an actual table in a database. Views allow data to be presented in a specific way by selecting and combining columns and rows from one or more actual tables. They are used to simplify queries, increase SQL code readability, and secure data access, as it is possible to control which data is available to users or applications. Views are a useful tool in database design and facilitate working with data in a more organized and efficient manner.
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