Unlock the Power of SQL Server, String_Split Function: Easy Tutorial with Practical Examples

In this video, you'll learn about a SQL function called "string_split". This function allows you to split a string of text into separate values, based on a specified delimiter.

The first SQL statement selects the values "one", "two", "three", and "four" from a string that is delimited by the "|" character.

The second SQL statement counts the number of items in the string, which in this case is 4.

The third SQL statement selects the value in the fourth position of the string ("four"), using the "offset" and "fetch next" keywords.

The fourth and fifth SQL statements use a "common table expression" (CTE) to create a temporary table that assigns each value in the string a row number. The fourth statement selects the value in the third position of the string ("mar"), while the fifth statement selects the values in the third and tenth positions of the string ("mar" and "oct").

The sixth SQL statement selects the value in the row that corresponds to the current month, using the "month" function and the "getdate" function.

Lastly, the seventh SQL statement selects the current date and time using the "getdate" function.

By watching this video, you'll learn how to use the "string_split" function in SQL and how to perform various operations with the resulting values. You'll also see how SQL can be used to manipulate dates and times. This knowledge could be useful in many applications, including data analysis, website development, and business management.

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