Select in Where clause

In SQL Server, the SELECT statement within a WHERE clause is a powerful technique used to filter records based on a condition derived from another query. This is commonly achieved using a subquery, which is a query nested inside another query. Subqueries can return a single value, a list of values, or even a table,…(Continue Reading)

Having vs Where clause

When working with SQL Server, it’s crucial to understand how to filter and manage data effectively. Two powerful clauses, HAVING and WHERE, serve as essential tools in SQL for applying conditions and narrowing down query results. Despite their similarities, they have distinct purposes and use cases. This blog will explore their differences, similarities, and examples…(Continue Reading)

IF ELSE Statement

In the world of SQL Server, conditional logic is a powerful tool that enables developers to execute specific actions based on certain conditions. Among the most commonly used constructs for implementing conditional logic is the IF…ELSE statement. This versatile control-flow tool allows you to make decisions and dictate the flow of SQL script execution based…(Continue Reading)

Parse Text to JSON

In the modern age of data-driven decision-making, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become a standard format for data exchange due to its simplicity and flexibility. SQL Server, a leading database management system, has evolved to provide robust support for JSON. One common use case is converting traditional text data into JSON format to facilitate seamless…(Continue Reading)

FOR JSON clause

The digital era has brought with it an overwhelming need for data interoperability between applications. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become a dominant format for data exchange due to its lightweight, easy-to-read structure. For database professionals using SQL Server, the FOR JSON clause is an invaluable tool for producing JSON data directly from relational tables…(Continue Reading)

OPENJSON function

In the modern world of data processing, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has emerged as a lightweight and flexible format for data interchange. It’s widely used in web applications, APIs, and various data-driven systems. SQL Server, a robust and versatile database management system, introduced the OPENJSON function to simplify working with JSON data. In this blog…(Continue Reading)

ISJSON function

Structured Query Language (SQL) Server provides a powerful suite of functions to handle various data types, including JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). Among these is the ISJSON function, which is designed to validate whether a given expression contains valid JSON data. This blog will explore what ISJSON is, how it works, its practical applications, and tips…(Continue Reading)

JSON_MODIFY function

The JSON_MODIFY function in SQL Server is a powerful tool used to modify the value of a specified key in a JSON string or add new keys and values to a JSON object. It is particularly useful when working with JSON data stored in database tables. Syntax JSON_MODIFY ( expression , path , newValue )…(Continue Reading)

JSON_QUERY function

The JSON_QUERY function in SQL Server is a useful tool for working with JSON data. Introduced in SQL Server 2016, it is part of the suite of JSON functions that allow you to parse, query, and manipulate JSON documents stored in a database. The primary purpose of JSON_QUERY is to extract a JSON object or…(Continue Reading)

JSON_VALUE function

The JSON_VALUE function in SQL Server is a built-in function introduced in SQL Server 2016 to extract a scalar value from a JSON string. It is particularly useful when working with JSON data stored in database tables, allowing developers to query and manipulate JSON content directly in T-SQL. Syntax JSON_VALUE ( expression, path ) expression:…(Continue Reading)