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recursive_cte_hierarchical_queries

🌀 Recursive Hierarchical Queries​

Enable deep hierarchical querying using SQLite's recursive CTEs to navigate parent‑child relationships efficiently. This approach avoids multiple round trips and leverages built‑in optimization for self‑referential data.

WITH RECURSIVE hierarchy(employee_id, name, level) AS (
SELECT id, name, 0
FROM employees
WHERE manager_id IS NULL
UNION ALL
SELECT e.id, e.name, h.level + 1
FROM employees AS e
JOIN hierarchy AS h ON e.manager_id = h.employee_id
)
SELECT *
FROM hierarchy;