Overview of the POWER() Function in SQLite

SQLite provides various mathematical functions out of the box, and one of them is the power() function (also available as pow()).

The power() function calculates the result of raising one number to the power of another. In other words, it performs an exponentiation operation. This function is particularly useful for mathematical operations where powers or exponents are required.

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Understanding the .changes Command in SQLite

The .changes dot command in SQLite is a helpful utility for developers working with databases, especially when tracking the number of rows affected by SQL statements like INSERT, UPDATE or DELETE.

When used in the SQLite command-line interface, .changes toggles an option that shows the count of modified rows after executing a command.

This article looks at how the .changes command works, how it can be enabled or disabled, and provides an example to illustrate how it works.

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A Quick Look at EXP() in SQLite

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.

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Understanding the total_changes() Function in SQLite

SQLite 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.

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An Overview of Dot Commands in SQLite

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.

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How to Create an Index in SQLite

In 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.

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