1237. Department Top Three Salaries with DENSE_RANK (Part 12)
Window FunctionsSQL Queries
### Problem #1237: Department Top Three Salaries with DENSE_RANK (Part 12)
**Domain:** `SQL & Databases` | **Topic Focus:** `Window Functions, SQL Queries`
Implement an optimized, production-grade solution for **Department Top Three Salaries with DENSE_RANK (Part 12)**.
### Requirements:
1. Your code must handle boundary inputs, edge cases, and maintain optimal time & space complexity.
2. In production, this logic scales to high-throughput environments.
3. Return the exact computed result.
Example 1:
Input: Sample Input #1237
Output: Output 1
Explanation: Demonstrates correct execution for Window Functions in SQL & Databases.
Constraints:
- Time Complexity: Optimal for standard production loads.
- Space Complexity: O(1) auxiliary or O(N) linear storage.
- Ensure memory safety, clean error propagation, and zero race conditions.