SQL can be correct and still be hard to review.
When joins, filters, and aggregations are packed onto one line, reviewers have to spend extra effort just to understand the structure.

A SQL formatter helps by separating the query into readable blocks before review.

Example

select users.id, users.name, count(orders.id) as order_count from users left join orders on users.id = orders.user_id where users.status = 'active' group by users.id, users.name order by order_count desc;

After formatting, each part of the query is easier to inspect.

SELECT
  users.id,
  users.name,
  COUNT(orders.id) AS order_count
FROM users
LEFT JOIN orders
  ON users.id = orders.user_id
WHERE users.status = 'active'
GROUP BY
  users.id,
  users.name
ORDER BY order_count DESC;

Now the join condition, filter, grouping, and sort order can be checked separately.

Review checklist

  • The SELECT list contains only necessary columns
  • Join conditions use the intended keys
  • The WHERE clause does not filter out too much data
  • GROUP BY matches the selected non-aggregated columns
  • ORDER BY reflects the intended ranking or display order

Formatting does not make SQL correct by itself.
It makes incorrect SQL easier to notice.

Use with a SQL Builder

A practical workflow is to create the query structure with a SQL Builder, then format the generated SQL before review.
That separates query construction from final readability checks.