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MySQL COALESCE() Function

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Core idea

What is the main idea behind MySQL COALESCE() Function?

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1Quick choice

Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___(NULL, NULL, NULL, 'ExampleSite.com', NULL, 'Example.com');
3Order

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The COALESCE() function returns the first non-null value in a list.
Definition and Usage
MySQL COALESCE() Function

Example

SELECT
COALESCE(NULL, NULL, NULL, 'ExampleSite.com', NULL, 'Example.com');

Definition and Usage

The COALESCE() function returns the first non-null value in a list.

Syntax

COALESCE(
val1
,
 val2
,
....
,
val_n
)

Parameter Values

ParameterDescription
val1, val2, val_nRequired. The values to test

Technical Details

Works in:From MySQL 4.0

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