SQL Aggregate Functions

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Since we have started dealing with numbers, the next natural question to ask is if it is possible to do math on those numbers, such as summing them up or taking their average. The answer is yes! SQL has several arithematic functions, and they are:

SQL Function	Description
AVG	Average of the column.
COUNT	Number of records.
MAX	Maximum of the column.
MIN	Minimum of the column.
SUM	Sum of the column.
ROUND	Round a number to s specified precision.

The syntax for using functions is,

SELECT "function type" ("column_name")
FROM "table_name";

Examples of how these functions are used are presented individually in the next few pages.

In addition to using functions, it is also possible to use SQL to perform simple tasks such as addition (+) and subtraction (-). For character-type data, there are also several string functions available, such as concatenation, trim, and substring functions. Different RDBMS vendors have different string functions implementations, and it is best to consult the references for your RDBMS to see how these functions are used.

Next: SQL Average

This page was last updated on October 11, 2024.

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