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Try_cast Function in SQL Server is easier to understand when the core ideas are paired with practical examples. The sections below explain the topic clearly, highlight useful steps, and point out details that can prevent common errors.
This guide will show you in detail how to use the TRY_CAST data type conversion function in SQL Server with specific syntax and examples to better visualize and capture functions.
Describe
The TRY_CAST function in SQL Server converts an expression from one data type to another. If the conversion fails, TRY_CAST will return NULL, otherwise it will return the corresponding conversion value.
Syntax
To use TRY_CAST function in SQL Server, we use the following syntax:
TRY_CAST(bieuthuc AS kieudulieu [(do_dai)])
Parameters :
- bieuthuc: value to convert to another data type, can also be the name of a column in the table or a calculation expression that needs to be converted to a new data type.
- kieudulieu: the new data type name to which the expression will be converted. Probably one of the following: bigint, int, smallint, tinyint, bit, decimal, numeric, money, smallmoney, float, real, datetime, smalldatetime, char, varchar, text, nchar, nvarchar, ntext, binary, varbinary or image.
- TRY_CAST can be used in later versions of SQL Server: SQL Server 2017, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012.
As an example,
Take a look and explore some examples of TRY_CAST functions in SQL Server.
SELECT TRY_CAST(14.85 AS int);Result: 14(kết quả là một giá trị int bị cắt phần thập phân)SELECT TRY_CAST(14.85 AS float);Result: 14.85(kết quả được trả về dưới dạng giá trị float và không bị cắt ngắn)SELECT TRY_CAST('14 Main St.' AS float);Result: NULL(kết quả là NULL vì không thể chuyển đổi giá trị chuỗi này thành float)SELECT TRY_CAST(15.6 AS varchar);Result: '15.6'(kết quả được trả về dưới dạng varchar)SELECT TRY_CAST(15.6 AS varchar(2));Result: NULL(kết quả là NULL vì chuyển đổi không thành công do giá trị không phù hợp với varchar độ dài 2 ký tự)SELECT TRY_CAST('2018-09-13' AS datetime);Result: '2018-09-13 00:00:00.000'(kết quả được trả về dưới dạng datetime)
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FAQ
What should you know about describe?
The TRY_CAST function in SQL Server converts an expression from one data type to another. If the conversion fails, TRY_CAST will return NULL, otherwise it will return the corresponding conversion value.
What should you know about syntax?
To use TRY_CAST function in SQL Server, we use the following syntax:
What should you know about as an example,?
Take a look and explore some examples of TRY_CAST functions in SQL Server.
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