Null
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000828
A special value or state indicating the absence of any value or a non-existent object in programming and databases. It is distinct from zero, an empty string, or a boolean false, representing an unknown or undefined state. In SQL, a NULL value in a column means that the data is missing or not applicable for that record.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000828 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
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