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SQL and Data Structures
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SQL and Data Structures

MediumSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Answer questions on data structures and algorithms, including SQL.

Using playstation_accounts and ps_store_purchases, write a query that finds accounts with at least two completed purchases between January 1 and March 31, 2025, inclusive. Ignore refunded and pending purchases, and treat missing purchase amounts as zero.

Output

  1. One row per qualifying account with account_id, display_name, completed_purchase_count, and total_spend.
  2. Sort by total_spend descending, then account_id ascending.

Schema

playstation_accounts
ColumnTypeDescription
account_idPKINTUnique PlayStation account identifier
display_nameVARCHAR(80)Public account display name
country_codeVARCHAR(2)Two-letter account country code
account_statusVARCHAR(20)Current account status
ps_store_purchases
ColumnTypeDescription
purchase_idPKINTUnique purchase identifier
account_idINTAccount associated with the purchase
purchased_atDATEPurchase date
amountDECIMAL(10,2)Purchase amount
purchase_statusVARCHAR(20)Purchase processing status
Tablesplaystation_accountsps_store_purchases
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