What are alternatives to view vs table?

Explore the alternatives to MySQL views and tables, enhancing your database management with efficient solutions.

MySQL alternatives, views, tables, performance, indexing, materialized views, temporary tables, common table expressions


        <?php
        // Example of using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) instead of Views
        $sql = "
            WITH OrderSummary AS (
                SELECT customer_id, SUM(total_amount) AS total_spent
                FROM orders
                GROUP BY customer_id
            )
            SELECT customers.name, OrderSummary.total_spent
            FROM customers
            JOIN OrderSummary ON customers.id = OrderSummary.customer_id;
        ";
        ?>