Database Management Systems
The exp() function in SQLite calculates the exponential of a given number, where the base is the mathematical constant e (approximately 2.71828). In other words, it returns e raised to the power of x for a given input x.
This function can be useful in scientific and statistical calculations involving exponential growth, decay, and other natural logarithmic-based transformations.
Continue readingIn SQLite, the LN() function returns the natural logarithm (logarithm to the base e) of a given positive number.
This function is helpful in mathematical calculations involving growth rates, exponential functions, and natural logarithmic transformations.
Continue readingSQLite is a popular, lightweight, SQL-based relational database engine, frequently used in applications where a full database management system isn’t necessary. Among its various features, SQLite offers built-in functions to track the number of changes made to the database during operations, and one of these functions is total_changes().
In this article, we’ll discuss what the total_changes() function does, how it can be used, and provide examples to illustrate its functionality.
SQLite is a lightweight, self-contained, and highly reliable SQL database engine used widely for developing and testing small-scale applications. One unique feature of SQLite is the set of “dot commands” used in the SQLite command-line interface (CLI) to execute various actions related to database management, navigation, and configuration.
These dot commands are not part of SQL syntax itself but provide a convenient way to manage and interact with SQLite databases.
Continue readingIn SQLite, the degrees() function is used to convert an angle from radians to degrees. In trigonometry, angles are commonly measured in either radians or degrees, and this function helps to easily switch from one unit to the other.
If you’re getting an error that reads something like “Violation of PRIMARY KEY constraint ‘PK_CatId’. Cannot insert duplicate key in object ‘dbo.Cats’. The duplicate key value is (1)” in SQL Server, it’s because you’re trying to insert a duplicate value into a primary key column.
A primary key cannot contain duplicate values.
To fix this issue, you’ll need to change the value you’re trying to insert into the primary key column.
Continue readingIn SQLite, the SIN() function calculates the sine of an angle specified in radians.
This is a fundamental trigonometric function that returns a value between -1 and 1, representing the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle.
Continue readingIn database management systems (DBMSs) such as SQLite, indexes can be used to optimize the performance of queries, especially for larger datasets where querying can become time-consuming. An index allows the database to locate rows more quickly without scanning every row in a table.
This article explains how to create an index in SQLite, along with a simple example.
Continue readingThe log2() function in SQLite calculates the base-2 logarithm of a given number.
This function can be useful for scenarios such as binary calculations, information theory, or situations where the base-2 logarithm is needed.
Continue readingThe good thing about having IDENTITY columns in SQL Server is that they automatically generate a unique value for every row that’s inserted into a table. This saves us from having to insert our own unique values, and I’m not going to complain about that.
But obvious question you might ask; What if I need to know the value that was generated for each column I just inserted?
Fortunately, the solution may be easier than you think!
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