Four Efficient Techniques to Retrieve Row Counts in BigQuery Tables and Views

This text discusses four efficient techniques for retrieving row counts in Google BigQuery tables and views. These methods include utilizing `COUNT(*)`, leveraging `INFORMATION_SCHEMA`, deploying the BigQuery API, and tapping into BigQuery table statistics. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, such as accuracy, resource intensity, and potential challenges. The best approach depends on factors like table size, frequency of updates, desired accuracy, and associated costs.