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1. DATABASE_PATH Function​

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1. DATABASE_PATH Function​

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The DATABASE_PATH function in H2 database is used to retrieve the path of the current database.

2. Syntax​

The syntax for the DATABASE_PATH function in H2 database is as follows:

DATABASE_PATH()

Arguments​

  • This function does not take any arguments.

Return​

  • The DATABASE_PATH function returns the path of the current database as a string.

3. Notes​

  • The DATABASE_PATH function in H2 database is only applicable when working with a file-based database.
  • If the current database is an in-memory database or a remote database, the function will return NULL.
  • Ensure that the database is properly initialized and connected before using the DATABASE_PATH function.
  • The returned path may vary depending on the operating system and file system used.

4. Examples​

Here are a few examples demonstrating the usage of the DATABASE_PATH function in H2 database:

Example 1 - Retrieving the path of the current database:​

SELECT DATABASE_PATH();

Output:

DATABASE_PATH()
---------------
/home/user/mydatabase

Example 2 - Using the DATABASE_PATH function in a query:​

CREATE TABLE employees (
  id INT PRIMARY KEY,
  name VARCHAR(50),
  salary DOUBLE
);

INSERT INTO employees VALUES (1, 'John Doe', 50000), (2, 'Jane Smith', 60000);

SELECT * FROM employees WHERE DATABASE_PATH() = '/home/user/mydatabase';

Output:

id |   name    | salary
---+-----------+--------
1  | John Doe  | 50000
2  | Jane Smith| 60000

There are no specific related functions for the DATABASE_PATH function in H2 database.