All functions > CONVERSION > NULL
Returns a NULL value of the given type.
Syntax
NULL(type: TYPE) → T
sql
Type Parameters:
T
: Any expression type
Arguments
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
---|---|---|---|
type | TYPE | No | The data type for the NULL value |
Returns
A NULL value of the specified type
Notes
- Creates a typed NULL value
- If no type specified, defaults to VARCHAR
- Useful for providing explicit NULL values in expressions
- Type parameter ensures proper type inference in complex queries
- NULL values propagate through most operations
- Can be used to initialize optional fields or provide default values