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This presentation outlines SQL data types, including numeric, character, date and time, boolean, and binary types, along with their specific uses. It emphasizes best practices for selecting data types to ensure data integrity, optimize performance, and enhance storage efficiency. Additionally, it covers the handling of null values in SQL queries.

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SQL-Data-Types-A-Guide-for-Developers

This presentation outlines SQL data types, including numeric, character, date and time, boolean, and binary types, along with their specific uses. It emphasizes best practices for selecting data types to ensure data integrity, optimize performance, and enhance storage efficiency. Additionally, it covers the handling of null values in SQL queries.

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Nawid Aryan Kambakhsh
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SQL Data Types: A Guide for

Developers
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of SQL data types,
their functionalities, and best practices for choosing the most appropriate
ones.

by Nawid Aryan kambakhsh


Numeric Data Types
INT DECIMAL FLOAT DOUBLE PRECISION
Stores whole numbers, ideal Stores fixed-point numbers, Stores approximate real Stores larger, more precise
for counting or IDs. suitable for precise financial numbers, suitable for real numbers.
calculations. scientific or statistical
calculations.
Character Data Types
CHAR VARCHAR
Stores fixed-length strings, Stores variable-length strings,
useful for short, standardized optimal for longer text fields
values like state abbreviations. like addresses.

TEXT
Stores large amounts of text, suitable for long descriptions or articles.
Date and Time Data Types

DATE TIME
Stores dates only, like '2023-12-25'. Stores times only, like '10:30:00'.

TIMESTAMP
Stores a point in time with date and
time, including milliseconds.
Boolean Data Types
The Boolean data type stores only one of two possible values: True or False.
It's ideal for representing conditions like 'active' or 'inactive'.
Binary Data Types
Binary data types allow you to store large binary objects like images, audio files, and other non-textual data.
Handling Null Values
Null values represent the absence of data. Use 'IS NULL' or 'IS NOT NULL' in
SQL queries to handle them appropriately.
Best Practices for Choosing Data Types
Data Integrity
1 Use data types that ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Performance
2
Select types that optimize database operations.

Storage Efficiency
3
Choose types that minimize storage space requirements.

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