SQLite JSON_QUOTE()

In SQLite, the json_quote() function converts a number or string into its corresponding JSON representation.

We provide the number or string as an argument when we call the function, and the function returns a JSON representation of that value.

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SQLite JSON_REMOVE()

We can use the SQLite json_remove() function to remove one or more elements from a JSON object or array.

We pass the original JSON as the first argument when we call the function, followed by one or more paths that specify which elements to remove. By “elements”, I mean either array elements or object members (key/value pairs).

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SQLite JSON_PATCH()

In SQLite, the json_patch() function can be used to add, modify, or delete elements of a JSON Object.

To do this, it runs the RFC-7396 MergePatch algorithm to apply a given patch against the given JSON input.

We pass the original JSON as the first argument when we call the function, followed by the patch. The function then applies that patch against JSON in the first argument.

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Fix “ERROR 3942 (HY000): Each row of a VALUES clause must have at least one column” when using the VALUES Statement in MySQL

If you’re getting an error that reads “ERROR 3942 (HY000): Each row of a VALUES clause must have at least one column” in MySQL, you could have an empty row constructor when using the VALUES statement.

To fix this issue, make sure you’ve got at least one value in each ROW() clause within the VALUES statement.

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SQLite JSON_REPLACE()

The SQLite json_replace() function allows us to replace an existing value in a JSON document with another value.

We pass the original JSON as the first argument when we call the function, followed by the path of the value to replace, followed by the value to replace.

We can also replace multiple key/value pairs if required.

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SQLite JSON_SET()

The SQLite json_set() function allows us to insert into, or replace, a value in a JSON document.

We pass the original JSON as the first argument when we call the function, followed by a path that specifies where to insert/replace the new value, followed by the value to insert/replace.

We can also insert/replace multiple key/value pairs if required.

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3 Ways to Delete Duplicate Rows in SQL Server while Ignoring the Primary Key

The following examples use T-SQL to delete duplicate rows in SQL Server while ignoring the primary key or unique identifier column.

More specifically, the examples delete duplicate rows but keep one. So, given two identical rows, one is deleted and the other remains. This is often referred to as “de-duping” the table, “deduplication” of the table, etc.

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SQLite JSON_INSERT()

The SQLite json_insert() function allows us to insert a new value into a JSON document.

We pass the original JSON as the first argument when we call the function, followed by a path that specifies where to insert the new value, followed by the value to insert.

We can also insert multiple key/value pairs if required.

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SQLite JSON_EXTRACT()

In SQLite, the json_extract() function extracts and returns one or more values from well-formed JSON.

We pass the JSON as an argument when we call the function, and it returns the applicable value/s.

We can specify one or more paths to extract from the JSON document.

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