SQL: Recursive Path

Question

Is it possible to create a \"tree resolver\" in SQL?

I have a table:

ID Name Parent
1  a
2  b    1
3  c    1
4  d    3

Now I want a SQL

Answer 1

Yes it is, look here. You can use the "start with" and "connect by prior" statements, I've used this in the past to create breadcrumbs in a web app.