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What does the "s" do at the end of line 8 of this query:
http://www.sqlfiddle.com/#!3/f8816/20/0
I can't find it anywhere and the statement won't work without it.
Thanks!
The s is an alias for the result set which allows it to be referenced within the query.
The readability of a SELECT statement can be improved by giving a table an alias, also known as a correlation name or range variable. A table alias can be assigned either with or without the AS keyword:
table_name AS table alias
table_name table_alias
Using table aliases
The s is a table alias. It gives a name to a table or subquery used in the from clause.
SQL Server requires that all subqueries use aliases. Not all databases do.
I strongly encourage you to use them. They often make queries much more readable.
The data set getting created in the from is given the name 's' (similar to putting "AS s") so you can reference it otherwise in the code. Any data sets being created in a from requires a name be given to it, hence why it only works with the 's'.
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I'm writing the following SQL query:
SELECT *
FROM OS
WHERE OS.VERSION LIKE '%1%';
In my table there are rows with char 1 in it. However, it returns an empty result.
I changed a little bit the LIKE clause to different values, but it still doesn't work.
What can I do to fix that?
Try double-quotes and * for wildcards. You are using Oracle syntax instead of Access syntax.
LIKE operation can't be used with columns of integer type. I assume that OS.Version is of integer type?
Edit1:
If you are referring to MS Access then you have to do the LIKE with stars (*) instead of %.
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I have a database table that contains a column for pricing.
Its very old, so it was written before i understood datatypes. so we are using varchar for a money value.
Ive noticed some columns have $ in them, so what I'm wondering is... is there a way with SQL Server to perform an update of the table and remove any instances of non numeric characters or at the very least remove the $ from the string in the columns in one go ?
I hope this is possible.
Update tbl
SET price = replace(price, '$', '')
Here is the replace definition
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I am looking for all the possible positions in a sql statement that a sql function can be called. It is my first time to use sql functions and in my code I need to detect whether users' input contains sql function, if so, the input is not valid.
The position in sql statement means SELECT clause or other clause like FROM, WHERE......
I am using SQL Server
So is there any suggestions for detect sql functions in a sql statement or all the possible positions for the function in a statement?
SQL functions are allowed in any place in a SELECT where a column is allowed, i.e. anywhere in the SELECT list, in WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY.
You'll need a SQL parser to know for sure if it's a function...
If I understood your question, you are asking how and where to check about SQL code entered by the user.
Where:
I think you might need to check it in the user interface, check the textbox or files or whatever the input stream of the user is. This shall not be done in the sql server ASAIK
How:
usually you can use parameters in your SQL statements so that any value passed by the user is passed by a parameter and if it contains a SQL code, it will not be executed.
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I am new to databases. And our teacher gave us pretty hard assignment. There are two tables. First table nickname is abilities(of superhero's:) ) and second table name superheros.
We have to select nick of Superhero and his average(medial) range for those who has two abilities?
Image of both tables:
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I will not give you solution - after all, it's homework and you have to learn something :) But I can give you an advice - try to do one task at a time
first, find those superheroes who has only 2 abilities (actually, you can do this by quering only table with abilities)
second - try to find average range of abilities for all superheroes (here you'll need join)
combine your queries
take a look at join, group by, count and having
Don't feel bad if you can't write it at first attempt, your query is not super easy, but 'm sure you can do this.
You can use HAVING and AVG() for this:
SELECT s.NickName, AVG(a.Range)
FROM abilities a
JOIN superhero s
ON a.ID_SuperHero = s.ID_SuperHero
GROUP BY s.NickName
HAVING COUNT(DISTINCT a.Abilities > 1)
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Just for reference I am using SQL Azure.
I noticed when I am trying to select data from a table based on a license plate and the state of that plate I get no results back if the state is "IN". I realize the word "IN" is reserved in SQL server; however, I am containing that within quotes in my query. I currently am in testing phase and have only one record in the table which has a lisence plate 287YGB and state IN.
If I write my query as follows I get nothing back.
SELECT MakeModel, CitizenID, VehicleID FROM tblVehicles WHERE tblVehicles.Lisence = '287YGB' AND tblVehicles.PlateState = 'IN'
If I write my query this way I get back my result. But this is not good enough.
SELECT MakeModel, CitizenID, VehicleID FROM tblVehicles WHERE tblVehicles.Lisence = '287YGB'
And finally, if I write my query this way I get the only row in the table.
SELECT MakeModel, CitizenID, VehicleID FROM tblVehicles
From these tests I can see that the last where parameter is causing the problem. I am assuming it is due to the fact that the word "IN" is reserved. Is there a way around this?
Reserved words usually only cause problems if you're using them as field names, and in that case you need to wrap them with brackets ("[]") to eliminate the problem. I will amost guarantee you that your PlateState has some garbage in it, so you need to either trim it first (LTRIM(RTRIM(PlateState)) = 'IN') or use Like '%IN%' instead, and this will return the results you expect.
try this
SELECT MakeModel, CitizenID, VehicleID FROM tblVehicles WHERE tblVehicles.Lisence = '287YGB' AND LTRIM(RTRIM(tblVehicles.PlateState)) = 'IN'