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What is the purpose of the DISTINCT keyword in SQL?

For an instructor lead, in-depth look at learning SQL click below. Learn SQL >> In the seemingly infinite world of Structured Query Language (SQL), one keyword that often brings confusion, especially among beginners is the DISTINCT keyword. This post aims to demystify this keyword, providing you with all the knowledge you need to use it […]

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What is the purpose of the COALESCE function in SQL?

For an instructor lead, in-depth look at learning SQL click below. Learn SQL >> The COALESCE function in SQL plays an indispensable role when it comes to data manipulation and analysis. Its primary purpose is to return the first non-null expression among its arguments. When performing data analysis, it’s common to encounter null values in

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What is the purpose of the COALESCE and NULLIF functions in SQL?

For an instructor lead, in-depth look at learning SQL click below. Learn SQL >> In the world of SQL programming, handling NULL values gracefully is crucial for building reliable, bug-free applications. Two key functions that the SQL language provides us to deal with NULLs are COALESCE and NULLIF. COALESCE function The COALESCE function is a

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What is the purpose of the BETWEEN operator in SQL?

For an instructor lead, in-depth look at learning SQL click below. Learn SQL >> Retrieving data from databases is an essential part of database management and no language makes this task more seamless than SQL (Structured Query Language). Among the variety of functions it offers to refine our searches, the BETWEEN operator holds significant importance.

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