UDFs

What are User Defined Functions (UDFs)? 

User Defined Functions, or UDF, define functions that perform specific tasks within a larger system. Often used in SQL databases, UDFs provide a mechanism for extending the functionality of the database server by adding a function that can be evaluated in SQL statements.

Why use User Defined Functions (UDFs)? 

UDFs allow you go beyond what you can do with SQL.

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