Understanding SQL Server COALESCE with Empty Strings: A Comprehensive Guide
SQL Server’s COALESCE function is a powerful tool for dealing with NULL values in your database queries. It allows you to return the first non-NULL value from a list of expressions. However, when it comes to handling empty strings (”), things can get a bit tricky. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of using COALESCE with empty strings in SQL Server and provide practical examples to help you master this aspect