In 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.
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How the SIN() Function Works in SQLite
In 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 readingUnderstanding the LOG2() Function in SQLite
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 readingA 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.
The 6 SERIAL Data Types in PostgreSQL
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.
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.