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SQL for Busiest Intervals
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SQL for Busiest Intervals

MediumSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Write a SQL query to analyze guest check-in times and identify the busiest 30-minute intervals during peak holiday hours at Wynn Las Vegas.

Use the provided guest check-in and holiday peak-hour data. Include all intervals tied for the highest check-in volume.

Output

  1. One row per busiest 30-minute interval
  2. Columns: interval_start, checkin_count, and busiest_rank
  3. Include only intervals within configured holiday peak hours, ordered by interval_start ascending

Schema

guest_checkins
ColumnTypeDescription
checkin_idPKINTUnique guest check-in identifier
guest_idVARCHAR(30)Wynn Las Vegas guest identifier
checked_in_atTIMESTAMPGuest check-in timestamp
holiday_peak_hours
ColumnTypeDescription
holiday_datePKDATEHoliday operating date
holiday_nameVARCHAR(60)Holiday or seasonal period name
peak_startTIMEBeginning of the configured peak period
peak_endTIMEExclusive end of the configured peak period
Tablesguest_checkinsholiday_peak_hours
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