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MySQL IFNULL() Function

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

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Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___ IFNULL(NULL, "ExampleSite.com");
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The IFNULL() function returns a specified value if the expression is NULL.
Definition and Usage
MySQL IFNULL() Function

Example

SELECT IFNULL(NULL, "ExampleSite.com");

Definition and Usage

The IFNULL() function returns a specified value if the expression is NULL.

If the expression is NOT NULL, this function returns the expression.

Syntax

IFNULL(
expression
,
alt_value
)

Parameter Values

ParameterDescription
expressionRequired. The expression to test whether is NULL
alt_valueRequired. The value to return if expression is NULL

Technical Details

Works in:From MySQL 4.0

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