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How to Select N Messages with Sum of Verbosity Less than N?

  • To select messages with a specified sum of verbosity less than a specified limit N in SQL, a recursive approach or cumulative sum strategy can be used.
  • The process involves creating a Common Table Expression (CTE) to recursively build the result set while ensuring the total verbosity stays under the specified threshold.
  • The SQL solution described is compatible with databases like PostgreSQL and SQLite, leveraging features such as CTEs for clarity and modularity.
  • By adjusting the threshold value '70' in the query, the solution can be applied to different scenarios where the sum of a specific column needs to be limited.

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