Blog
Page 606 of my articles, tutorials, and thoughts
Latest Articles
Selecting COUNT(*) with DISTINCT
# Selecting COUNT(*) with DISTINCT: A Guide to Counting Distinct Program Names in SQL Server š Hey everyone! Welcome back to our tech blog. Today, we're going to dive into the common issue of counting distinct program names in SQL Server using `COUNT(*)`
What is the best way to paginate results in SQL Server
š **Blog Post: The Ultimate Guide to Paginate Results in SQL Server** š Hey there tech enthusiasts! Are you tired of searching for the best way to paginate results in SQL Server while also getting the total number of results? Look no further! In this bl
Best approach to remove time part of datetime in SQL Server
# š The Best Approach to Remove the Time Part of DateTime in SQL Server Are you tired of dealing with datetime fields in SQL Server that contain both a date and a time component? Do you need to remove the time portion and only work with the date? If so,
How to request a random row in SQL?
# How to Request a Random Row in SQL: Unleash the Power of Chaos! š² Have you ever found yourself in need of a truly random row from a database? Maybe you're building a game and need to pick a random player for a special event, or perhaps you just want to
UPDATE and REPLACE part of a string
# Updating and Replacing Part of a String: Easy Solutions š Hey there, tech enthusiasts! š Are you struggling to update and replace part of a string in your database table? š¤ Don't worry, we've got your back! In this blog post, we'll explore a common i
How to turn IDENTITY_INSERT on and off using SQL Server 2008?
# How to Turn IDENTITY_INSERT On and Off in SQL Server 2008 So, you're facing an error while trying to do an insert in SQL Server 2008, even when you have set `IDENTITY_INSERT` to `ON`. Frustrating, right? Don't worry, I've got your back! In this blog pos
OR is not supported with CASE Statement in SQL Server
## šš„ Breaking News: OR is Not Supported with CASE Statement in SQL Server! Here's What You Can Do š„š So you've stumbled upon the mysterious case of the unsupported OR operator in the WHEN clause of a CASE statement in SQL Server. Fear not, dear reade
UPSERT *not* INSERT or REPLACE
# UPSERT: The Magic Keyword You Need to Know! āØ Are you tired of dealing with INSERT and REPLACE statements separately? Do you wish there was a way to update specific columns if a record exists, and insert it with default values if it doesn't? š Well,
MySql export schema without data
# š Exporting MySQL Schema Without Data: A Quick and Hassle-free Guide So, you've built an awesome Java program that utilizes a MySQL database. Now, you're ready to share your creation with someone else. But wait! You don't want to include any data in yo
NOT IN vs NOT EXISTS
# NOT IN vs NOT EXISTS: Which is Faster? š **Introduction** Query performance is crucial when working with databases. One common question that developers often face is whether to use **NOT IN** or **NOT EXISTS** for negating conditions. In this blog pos