SQL Function Case Study[1]
SQL Function Case Study[1]
Introduction:
In database systems, functions in SQL play a crucial role in simplifying and reusing logic. SQL functions
can accept parameters, perform complex operations, and return results that help in various data processing
tasks. This case study demonstrates the use of a user-defined function to calculate employee bonuses
based on salary and years of service.
Objective:
Theory:
A function in SQL is a compiled set of SQL statements that can take input parameters, process
them, and return a single value (scalar function) or a table (table-valued function). SQL Server
supports the creation of user-defined functions (UDFs) using the CREATE FUNCTION statement.
- User-defined functions:
- Code reusability
Database Table:
KEY, FullName
VARCHAR(100), Salary
DECIMAL(10, 2),
YearsOfService INT
);
VALUES
@Salary DECIMAL(10,2),
@YearsOfService INT
RETURNS DECIMAL(10,2)
AS
BEGIN
RETURN @Bonus;
END;
SELECT
FullName,
Salary,
YearsOfServic
e,
dbo.CalculateBonus(Salary, YearsOfService) AS
Sample Output:
|----------------|---------|----------------| ----- |
Conclusion:
This case study demonstrated the practical use of a scalar SQL function to implement business
logic for calculating bonuses. By using user-defined functions, we can promote code reuse,
clarity, and maintainability in SQL programming. Functions are a powerful tool for database