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NQL supports three main statement types for querying, forecasting, and creating stored datasets.
StatementPurposeReference
SELECTExecute a query and return resultsSELECT
EXPLAINForecast data availability and cost without executingEXPLAIN
CREATE MATERIALIZED VIEWCreate a stored dataset from a queryCREATE MATERIALIZED VIEW

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Query Templates

NQL also supports parameterized queries through query templates, which allow you to define reusable queries with placeholder variables.

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Data Types

Primitive and complex types supported in NQL

Functions

Built-in and Narrative-specific functions