What are the advantages of using views?

Short answer: Simplifies Complex Queries: Views can encapsulate complex queries, making them reusable and easier to manage.

Explain a bit more

Data Abstraction: Views abstract the underlying table structure and allow for easier access to the data without revealing the full database schema. Security: By granting access to a view instead of a table, you can restrict access to sensitive data and only expose the columns or rows that are necessary. Consistency: A view can standardize how data is accessed across multiple queries or applications, ensuring consistent results. Reduced Redundancy: Rather than writing the same complex query multiple times, you can create a view to encapsulate it and reuse the view in different queries.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s SQL Server database stores customers, products, and orders. Good indexes and clear foreign keys keep checkout queries fast and safe.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.