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SQL JSON Handling

JSON functions like JSON_EXTRACT and JSON_ARRAY process JSON, supported in MySQL and PostgreSQL.

Introduction to SQL JSON Functions

SQL JSON functions provide a way to interact with JSON data stored in your databases. These functions allow you to extract, manipulate, and store JSON data efficiently using SQL queries. Both MySQL and PostgreSQL offer robust support for JSON data types and functions, enabling more sophisticated data handling directly within your database environment.

Using JSON_EXTRACT Function

The JSON_EXTRACT function is used to extract values from JSON data. You provide a JSON document and a path expression, and it returns the value at the specified path.

In the example above, the JSON_EXTRACT function extracts the value associated with the key name from the JSON document, which is "John".

Creating JSON Arrays with JSON_ARRAY

The JSON_ARRAY function allows you to create JSON arrays from a list of values. This function is useful for constructing JSON data dynamically within your SQL queries.

Here, the JSON_ARRAY function creates a JSON array containing the values "apple", "banana", and "cherry".

Working with JSON in PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL provides a variety of operators and functions to work with JSON data. A common function is jsonb_set, which is used to update JSON data.

This example demonstrates how to update the age field in a JSON document from 30 to 31 using the jsonb_set function.

Conclusion

SQL JSON functions greatly extend the capabilities of SQL databases, allowing more complex data manipulations directly within queries. By leveraging these functions, developers can efficiently handle JSON data in both MySQL and PostgreSQL.

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