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Transact-SQL Programming and Query Writing Tutorial: Scalar, System, Built-In and Niladic Functions - What They Are and How to Use Them (SQL Server 2000)

   Chapter: The Transact-SQL Language - An Introduction to Common Terms, Tools, and Techniques in TSQL
Download! Skill Level: 200 (Beginner - Intermediate)
Duration: 7:59
Size: 5.04MB
Versions/Editions Covered: SQL Server 2000
Added/Updated: Apr 18, 2006

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This video focuses on the common scalar functions built into SQL Server 2000 (such as GETDATE(), UPPER(), SUBSTRING(), et al). Scott Whigham, author of this site, walks you through the most commonly used functions and does an excellent job of explaining the different types of functions (such as the cryptic term "Niladic Function").

Highlights from this video:

  • Definitions of the terms "Scalar", "Niladic" "System Functions" and more
  • How scalar functions work in SQL Server and where/when to use them
  • Syntax elements of commonly used functions
  • String Manipulation: UPPER(), LOWER(), SUBSTRING()
  • Trimming strings
  • Commonly used functions in triggers; i.e., Auditing Usage with APP_NAME, DB_NAME, etc
  • Overview of User Defined Functions
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About the Instructor:
Scott Whigham Scott Whigham is the founder of LearnItFirst.com, one of the web's most extensive video training libraries focusing on technical training. Scott is also an experienced consultant, trainer, and author with more than a decade of hands-on experience working with SQL Server databases, writing and debugging applications using Visual Studio, and performance tuning. Scott designed the architecture (websites, class libraries, and database) for the LearnItFirst.com websites and, most re... (Scott Whigham's full bio can be found on the About the Author page)

   
 
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