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.
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 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 readingThe 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.
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 readingIn 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.
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.
The SERIAL
data type in PostgreSQL is a pseudo-type used to create an auto-incrementing sequence of integers for a column. It is commonly used for primary keys, as it eliminates the need to manually assign unique identifiers for each new record. PostgreSQL handles this by automatically creating a sequence object that supplies a unique number each time a new row is inserted.
PostgreSQL provides three SERIAL
types, each with two options for usage; which effectively equates to six different types. So basically, we have six options to choose from when creating a SERIAL
column.
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.
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.
In relational database management systems (RDBMSs), constraints are nifty tools that we can use to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the data stored in our database.
Constraints can enforce rules at the column and table levels, guiding how data can be inserted, updated, or deleted. Whether you’re defining the uniqueness of a value, establishing relationships between tables, or ensuring that critical fields are never left blank, constraints play an important role in the design of relational databases.
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