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Are there any functions in MySQL like dense_rank() and row_number() like Oracle?

Are there any functions in MySQL like dense_rank() and row_number() like those provided by Oracle and other DBMS?

I want to generate an id within the query, but in MySQL these functions are not there. Is there an alternative?

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CSiva Avatar asked Sep 10 '15 06:09

CSiva


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Mysql doesn't have them, but you can simulate row_number() with the following expression that uses a user defined variable:

(@row := ifnull(@row, 0) + 1)

like this:

select *, (@row := ifnull(@row, 0) + 1) row_number
from mytable
order by id

but if you're reusing the session, @row will still be set, so you'll need to reset it like this instead:

set @row := 0;
select *, (@row := @row + 1) row_number
from mytable
order by 1;

See SQLFiddle.

dense_rank() is possible but a train wreck; I advise handling that requirement in the app layer.

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Bohemian Avatar answered Oct 10 '22 20:10

Bohemian


We have now..

select ename, sal, dense_rank() over (order by sal desc)rnk
from emp2 e
order by rnk;
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Ravi Avatar answered Oct 10 '22 19:10

Ravi