Mastering the REPLICATE() Function in SQL Server by SQLYoga Guide

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Mastering
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• SQL SERVER REPLICATE
• Function

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How to use REPLICATE function?
REPLICATE ("string that you want TO append"
,"INTEGER VALUE" ) FIRST parameter, i need TO
SET the CHARACTER, which will append it BEFORE
the NUMBER. SECOND parameter, how many times
this CHARACTER should be ADD TO the NUMBER.
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Example
DECLARE _at_t AS NUMERIC(8,2) SELECT _at_t
08.2 SELECT Cast(Replicate(0,6-Len(_at_t)) AS
VARCHAR(5)) Cast(_at_t AS VARCHAR(5))
-gt Here I specify that there should be 5 length.
In this case 8.23 has four digit, so this will
add one "0" to this number.
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Conclusion
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The REPLICATE function in SQL Server It is a
simple yet powerful tool for a variety of data
manipulation tasks. By mastering its use, you
can add significant efficiency and flexibility to
your SQL queries. Keep exploring SQLYoga for
more tips and tricks to enhance your SQL Server
skills.
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