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In relational databases a virtual column is a table column whose value(s) is automatically computed using other columns values, or another deterministic expression. Virtual columns are defined of SQL:2003 as Generated Column, and are only implemented by some DBMSs, like MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite and Firebird. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Virtual columnA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: NUMA-Aware Virtual Machine Placement: New MMMK Model and Column Generation-Based Decomposition ApproachInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: American FilmThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Parallel segmented flow chromatography columns: Conventional analytical scale column formats presenting as a ‘virtual’ narrow bore columnCited 54 times
  5. Go sideways: Comparison of relational database management systemsA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Hierarchical and recursive queries in SQLA closely related topic

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