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SQL Deep Dive: Mastering DATEDIFF with Code Examples

Introduction

Delving into database development, the DATEDIFF function in SQL is a cornerstone for time-related calculations. This article provides an in-depth look at DATEDIFF, complete with code snippets for practical understanding.

Hands-on with DATEDIFF

DATEDIFF calculates the difference between two dates, crucial for tracking durations in database management.

In-Line Code Examples

  1. Project Milestone Tracking:

    SELECT ProjectID, DATEDIFF(day, StartDate, EndDate) AS DurationDays
    FROM Projects;
    
    
  2. Employee Tenure Calculation:

    SELECT EmployeeID, DATEDIFF(year, HireDate, CURRENT_DATE) AS YearsWithCompany
    FROM Employees;
    
    

DATEDIFF Variations in Popular DBMSs

Understanding DATEDIFF across databases is key. In MySQL, it returns the difference in days, while SQL Server's version is more flexible, allowing for different date parts.

Conclusion

Grasping the nuances of DATEDIFF can significantly boost your database development skills. Dive deeper into this topic and explore more examples in the original blog post.

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