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What does SQL NULL mean and how to handle NULL values
This tip will help you understand what NULL means and different ways to handle NULL values when working with SQL Server data.
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In SQL and relational databases, NULL values are an important part of managing data and information stored in SQL tables. A NULL value is used as a placeholder for missing values or values that are unknown in a database column or cell.
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Missing data is a difficult and common problem to solve. In this article, Joe Celko explains several approaches to deleting or replacing missing data.
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