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In R how to make a string of fields in to a SQL join

In R given a string like “fld1,fld2” how can I get something like “b.fld1=v.fld1 and b.fld2=v.fld2” for a SQL query. The string may have up to 10 distinct elements. This is for trying to build a join on the fly. b and v are the aliases for two tables. There willo only be two tables. An…

How to check json format in SQL?

I have a table with a column of type Nvarchar where json is stored. But the format of some of its columns is wrong. So I get an error when I parse them all. I want my query to ignore lines that have errors. It gives this error when I run on all lines: JSON text is not properly formatted.

Find entity with the biggest difference in a given column

I hava table profiles and I want to get the account with the most gained followers. I am using Postgresql. Note current record and previous record are all on the same table but with different timestamps. I have the logic in my mind but honestly I don’t know how to express/think of it in terms of a sql q…

Query not returning expected data

I’m looking for an explanation for why 1 of the following 3 queries aren’t returning what I am expecting. Assume the following: Anmodning with ANNo=1, ANCpr=1111112222 And the Person table doesn’t have a row with PSCpr=111111-2222 Queries are executed in Management Studio against a SQL Serve…