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Compare Segment Performance Over Time
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Compare Segment Performance Over Time

HardSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Write a PostgreSQL query that compares monthly performance across active segments in an Equifax-style reporting model. Your result should show every active segment for every reporting month, including months with no applications, and calculate application volume, approvals, approval rate, revenue, and month-over-month revenue change.

Schema

ColumnTypeDescription
segment_id
segment_name
is_active
ColumnTypeDescription
application_id
segment_id
application_date
status
revenue
ColumnTypeDescription
month_start

What This Tests

  • Joining dimension and fact tables at a monthly grain
  • Using a CTE for reusable aggregated logic
  • Applying conditional aggregation with CASE
  • Handling zero-activity months correctly
  • Comparing time periods within each segment
Tablessegmentsapplicationsreporting_months
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