IS_NULL

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Returns TRUE if the expression evaluates to NULL.

Signatures

Returns: TRUE if expr is NULL, FALSE otherwise

IS_NULL(expr: T) → BOOLEAN
sql
ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
exprTYesExpression to test for NULL

Notes

  • Only reliable way to test for NULL values
  • Using = NULL or != NULL always returns NULL, not TRUE/FALSE
  • Works with any data type
  • Never returns NULL itself - always Returns TRUE or FALSE
  • Can use operator syntax: expression IS NULL
Last update at: 2026/03/03 16:47:38
Last updated: 2026-03-03 16:48:19