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In SQL, dealing with NULL value is a common task especially when querying large datasets with missing or incomplete data. Generally, we use CASE expression and COALESCE to handle NULL value. While both can achieve similar goals, COALESCE is typically...

Oct 19, 2024 · 2 min read · krishnakumar.hashnode.dev  
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