The 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.
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A Quick Look TANH() in SQLite
The tanh() function in SQLite calculates the hyperbolic tangent of a number.
The hyperbolic tangent is the ratio of hyperbolic sine to hyperbolic cosine, producing values between -1 and 1.
Continue readingUnderstanding the TRUNC() Function in SQLite
The SQLite TRUNC() function is used to truncate a number to an integer. It returns the integer part of its argument rounding toward zero.
TRUNC()is similar to CEIL() and FLOOR(), except that TRUNC() always rounds toward zero. CEIL() on the other hand, always rounds up, and FLOOR() always rounds down.
Overview of LOG() in SQLite
The LOG() function in SQLite calculates the logarithm of a given number to a specified base, with 10 being the default base.
This is helpful for logarithmic transformations or calculations requiring a specific base (e.g., base 10 for common logarithms or base 2 for binary logarithms).
Continue readingHow the CEIL() and CEILING() Functions Work in SQLite
In SQLite, the ceil() and ceiling() functions are used to return the smallest integer that is greater than or equal to a given number. They both serve the same purpose, and either function can be used interchangeably.
Understanding the RADIANS() Function in SQLite
The RADIANS() function in SQLite is a mathematical function that converts an angle from degrees to radians. This can be handy when working with trigonometric calculations in your database queries, as some mathematical functions (such as SIN(), TAN()) expect angles in radians rather than degrees.
How ASIN() Works in SQLite
The ASIN() function in SQLite calculates the arc sine (inverse sine) of a given numeric value. The result is the angle in radians whose sine is the specified number.
Understanding the ACOS() Function in SQLite
The ACOS() function in SQLite is used to calculate the arc cosine (inverse cosine) of a given numeric value. The result is the angle in radians whose cosine is the specified number.
A Comparison of 6 SQL Rank Functions
SQL rank functions can be handy things to have when analysing data. Most major RDBMSs implement a similar bunch of ranking functions, usually with the same names. These rank functions allow us to assign rankings to rows based on specific criteria.
In this article, we’ll look at six commonly used SQL ranking functions, and observe how they differ. We’ll throw them all together into a single query and see their results side by side.
The rank functions in question are: ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), DENSE_RANK(), NTILE(), PERCENT_RANK(), and CUME_DIST().
4 Functions that Trim a String in PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL provides us with various string functions, including some that allow us to trim a given string on both sides or a given side.
Below are four functions that we can use to trim strings in PostgreSQL.
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