What is the use of the cast() function in SQL?
CAST in SQL is a function to explicitly convert a value of one data type to another. As part of the SQL standard specification, it is available with the same syntax in different DBMS systems, including MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. Lees verder »
What does the CAST function do?
The SQL CAST function converts the data type of an expression to the specified data type. For a list of the data types supported by InterSystems SQL, see Data Types. CAST is similar to CONVERT, with these differences: CONVERT is more flexible than CAST. Lees verder »
Which is better, CAST or convert in SQL Server?
As a general rule, use CAST for as much as you can. It's ANSI standard SQL so will work even if you move away from SQL Server. CONVERT on the other hand is SQL Server specific. Lees verder »
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