Replacing a Null

Counting Bits IV

A Strange Choice

Column Adds and Drops

Multiple Sequences

Counting Bits IV

The Character choice

The Power of Generate_series

SQL 2022 introduced the function generate_series which permits us to solve problems for which we previously had to use a table of numbers (also known as a "tally table"). generate_series is a great addition, because when using a table of numbers there was always a risk that you could run out of numbers. Or some joker could have deleted rows from the table. All these worries are gone with generate_series.

Dateadd with a numeric value

Determining Whether Home Addresses Fall Within a Tornado Polygon Using Spatial Functions

Geographic information systems (GIS) play a critical role in emergency response planning and risk assessment. One of the key challenges in this field is determining whether a specific location falls within an area of interest. This capability is especially valuable for property and casualty (P&C) insurers, who need to assess their insured property exposure when severe weather events such as tornadoes occur.