MIN (SQL Server Compact Edition)

Returns the minimum value in the expression.

Syntax

MIN ( [ ALL ] expression ) 

Arguments

  • ALL
    Applies the aggregate function to all values. ALL is the default.
  • expression
    A constant, column name, or function, and any combination of arithmetic, bitwise, and string operators. MIN can be used with numeric, nchar, nvarchar, or datetime columns but not with bit columns. Aggregate functions and subqueries are not permitted.

Return Value

Returns a value of the same type as expression.

Remarks

MIN ignores any null values.

With character data columns, MIN finds the value that is lowest in the sort sequence.

Code Example

The following example uses MIN to determine the lowest priced item in the Products table.

SELECT MIN(UnitPrice) AS "Least Expensive" FROM Products

This is the result set:

Least Expensive
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