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The IFNULL function writes out a specified value if the source value is a null. Otherwise, it writes the source value. Input can be a literal, a column reference, or a function. |
- The
NULL function generates null values. See NULL Function. - The
ISNULL function simply tests if a value is null. See ISNULL Function. - Null values are different from missing values.
- For more information on null values, see Manage Null Values.
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derive type:single value:IFNULL(my_score,'0') as:'final_score' |
Output: Generates a new column called, final_score, which contains the value 0 if the value in my_score is a null.
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derive type:single value:IFNULL(column_string, computed_value) |
| Argument | Required? | Data Type | Description |
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| source_value | Y | string | Name of column, string literal or function to be tested |
| output_value | y | string | String literal value to write |
source_value
Name of the column, string literal, or function to be tested for null values.
- Missing literals or column values generate missing string results.
- Multiple columns and wildcards are not supported.
| Required? | Data Type | Example Value |
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| Yes | String literal, column reference, or function | myColumn |
output_value
The output value to write if the tested value returns a null value.
| Required? | Data Type | Example Value |
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| Yes | String or numeric literal | 'Null input' |
Example - IF* functions for data type validation
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| EXAMPLE - IF Data Type Validation Functions |
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| EXAMPLE - IF Data Type Validation Functions |
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