Important Points About SQL RANK Function
- The SQL RANK function is a window function used in SQL Server to calculate a rank for each row.
- It assigns a unique rank to each row within the partition, with gaps in rank values if there are ties.
- The RANK function allows you to rank rows based on a specified column or set of columns, providing a clear order of precedence within the result set.
- When we use the SQL RANK function with ORDER BY clause, the result set is returned with sorted rows in each partition where the RANK function is applied.
- The same rank is assigned to the rows which have the same values.
RANK() Function in SQL Server
SQL RANK() function is a window function used in SQL Server that calculates the rank of each row of the result set.