SQL IS NOT NULL

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Published Jun 25, 2021Updated Aug 18, 2022
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The IS NOT NULL operator checks if a value is not equal to NULL.

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Syntax

SELECT column_name(s)
FROM table_name
WHERE condition IS NOT NULL;

Example

The given query will select all customers who have a birthday stored in the database.

SELECT *
FROM customers
WHERE birthday IS NOT NULL;

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