Why are there no quotes on P. 191 on the alias for the
MIN((OrderDate)) AS OrderDate?

I was putting single quotes around it like other aliases (AS 'OrderDate'), and needless to say, it wasn't working.

Also, why use two sets of parenthesis on MIN((OrderDate))?

Thanks


Sincerely,
Brian

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Sincerely,
Brian

Quotes are required for aliases only when they contain spaces. On pages 188-189, spaces were used for the "Store ID" and "Store Name" aliases. "OrderDate" has no such space and needs no quotes.

The double parenthesis around the MIN() function is overkill. Good eye.