{"id":46352,"date":"2018-12-30T10:21:11","date_gmt":"2018-12-30T04:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/?p=46352"},"modified":"2021-03-11T18:43:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T13:13:05","slug":"pseudocolumn-in-oracle-sql","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/pseudocolumn-in-oracle-sql\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Pseudocolumn in Oracle SQL? Learn with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this tutorial, we will learn more about the Pseudo columns which we have in SQL. Let us dive into the world of pseudo columns.<\/p>\n

Demo Database<\/h3>\n

Let us now view our demo database location.<\/p>\n

Query:<\/strong><\/p>\n

USE DataFlair;\r\nSELECT * FROM Location;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"SQL<\/a><\/p>\n
What are Pseudo Columns in SQL?<\/h3>\n
Pseudo Columns are columns that can be recovered by using queries but do not exist on the table physically. They are the alternate forms of variables in the high-level languages.<\/p>\n
Here we can call various pseudo columns and we will get the required result from the system.<\/p>\n
We can also compare the Pseudo column to the functions which do not have any arguments. When we use pseudo columns we need to take care that we can’t perform any update, delete or insert queries on these columns.<\/p>\n
Some of the important Pseudo Columns are as follows:<\/p>\n
1. NEXTVAL in SQL<\/h4>\n
With the help of Nextval pseudo column we get the flexibility to increment the sequence. We can then access the next value and use it for inserting or any other query on our database. The syntax of the Nextval pseudo column is as follows.<\/p>\n
Syntax:<\/strong><\/p>\n
INSERT INTO tableName VALUES (sequence.Nextval(),value1,value2,....);\r\n<\/pre>\n
Example:<\/strong> Let us now modify our location database and insert the next value by using the NEXTVAL pseudo column.
\nQuery:<\/strong><\/p>\n
USE DataFlair;\r\nINSERT INTO location VALUES (location_id.Nextval(),'Noida',5);\r\nSELECT * from the location;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"SQL<\/a><\/p>\n
2. CURRVAL in SQL<\/h4>\n
When we use the Currval pseudo column we get the flexibility to find the current value of our sequence. We can then access the current value and use it for functions and operations in our queries.<\/p>\n
Syntax:<\/strong><\/p>\n
SELECT sequence.CURRVAL() FROM tableName;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Example:<\/strong> Let us now find the current value of the location id\u2019s that is being used in our location database.
\nQuery:<\/strong><\/p>\n
USE DataFlair;\r\nSELECT location_id.CURRVAL as CURRVAL from location ;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"SQL<\/a><\/p>\n
3. SYSDATE in SQL<\/h4>\n
With the help of Sysdate pseudo column we can find the current date of our system. This helps us to run a quick check on our system.<\/p>\n
Syntax:<\/strong><\/p>\n
SELECT SYSDATE() as an alias;<\/pre>\n
Example:<\/strong> Let us now find the current date of the system we are using right now.
\nQuery:<\/strong><\/p>\n
USE DataFlair;\r\nSELECT SYSDATE() as System_Date;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"SQL<\/a><\/p>\n
4. SQL ROWNUM<\/h4>\n
We use the ROWNUM to get the desired number of rows in the order they are inserted in the database. The syntax of the Rownum pseudo column is as follows.<\/p>\n
Syntax:<\/strong><\/p>\n
SELECT * FROM tableName where ROWNUM condition;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Example:<\/strong> Let us now find the data from the database such that the ROWNUM is equal to the value 2.
\nQuery:<\/strong><\/p>\n
USE DataFlair;\r\nSELECT * from location where ROWNUM=2;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"SQL<\/a><\/p>\n
5. ROWID in SQL<\/h4>\n
We use the ROWID pseudo column in our queries to find the address of the row which is the result of any particular query. The syntax and usage of the ROWID pseudo column are as follows.<\/p>\n
Syntax:<\/strong><\/p>\n
SELECT rowid(columnName) as alias from tableName;<\/pre>\n
Example:<\/strong> Let us now find the addresses of each row in our database location.
\nQuery:<\/strong><\/p>\n
USE DataFlair;\r\nSELECT rowid(location_id) as address from location;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"Rowid<\/a><\/p>\n
6. USER in SQL<\/h4>\n
We use the USER pseudo column to pull the name of the user of our database. With the help of the USER pseudo column, we can find who is currently accessing our database. This helps us to increase the security of our system and monitor it, to avoid any illegal access to our database.<\/p>\n
Syntax:<\/strong><\/p>\n
SELECT USER() AS alias;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Example:<\/strong> Let us now find the user who is accessing the DataFlair database on our system.
\nQuery:<\/strong><\/p>\n
SELECT USER() AS UserName;\r\n<\/pre>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\"User<\/a><\/p>\n
Uses of Pseudo Columns in SQL<\/h3>\n
Some of the important uses of the Pseudo Columns are as follows:<\/p>\n
    \n
  • Used to get the system-related data.<\/li>\n
  • Helps us to get the metadata of our database.<\/li>\n
  • Allow us to get the details of access rights on our database.<\/li>\n
  • Helps us to keep a check on our database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Summary<\/h3>\n
    In this tutorial, we have discussed the Pseudo columns in SQL.<\/p>\n
    Pseudo columns are columns of the respective table which can\u2019t be used for the updation and deletion. But the values of the Pseudo columns can be used for functions, operations, and insertions.<\/p>\n
    We have seen each of the pseudo columns in detail with syntax and examples of each. For any queries drop it in the comment section of the tutorial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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