IIF()
Added in: 2.0
Description
IIF takes three arguments. If the first evaluates to true, the second argument is returned; otherwise the third is returned.
Result type: Depends on input.
Syntax
IIF (<condition>, ResultT, ResultF) <condition> ::= A Boolean expression.
Example
select iif( sex = 'M', 'Sir', 'Madam' ) from Customers
IIF(Cond, Result1, Result2) is a shortcut for CASE WHEN Cond THEN Result1 ELSE Result2 END. You can also compare IIF to the ternary "? :" operator in C-like languages.
See also:
CASE
COALESCE()
NULLIF()
DECODE()
ibec_IIF
Firebird 2.0.4. Release Notes: IIF expression syntax added
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