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Learn how to effectively use `DATEADD` and `CONVERT` in SQL to retrieve current and previous month data with ease.
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How to Combine DATEADD and CONVERT in SQL for Monthly Data

When working with SQL Server Management Studio, you might encounter a scenario where you need to manipulate date values to calculate and display data by month. A common question arises: How can you efficiently combine DATEADD and CONVERT in your SQL queries to achieve your desired results?

In this guide, we'll explore a practical solution for retrieving the current month and the previous month from a date column in an SQL database. We will break down the process into clear steps, ensuring you understand each aspect of the solution.

Setting Up the Problem

Suppose you have a defined query that fetches data based on a specific month, which is formatted as a varchar. Here’s how your initial query might look:

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This code perfectly filters results for January 2021 (202101). However, the need arises to also display data from the previous month, December 2020. Let’s look at how to achieve that utilizing DATEADD.

Solution: Utilizing DATEADD and CONVERT

To fetch the previous month, you can use the DATEADD function in conjunction with the CONVERT function. The DATEADD function allows you to add or subtract intervals from a date, and in this case, we'll subtract one month from the current date to get the previous month.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Declare the Month:
Keep your initial declaration of the target month to filter accordingly.

Modify Your Query:
Expand your SELECT statement to include a new column for the previous month. The DATEADD(month, -1, Date) function is key here, where:

month: Indicates that we want to add (or subtract) months to the date.

-1: Specifies that we want to subtract one month.

Here’s how the updated query looks:

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Explanation of the Components

DATEADD(month, -1, Date): This function call takes the Date column, subtracts one month from it, and allows you to accurately reflect the previous month in your results.

CONVERT: Utilized again to format the year and month properly, ensuring a consistent format with your original month declaration.

Conclusion

By formatting your SQL query correctly with DATEADD and CONVERT, you can easily retrieve and display data for both the current and previous months. This enhancement not only broadens the scope of your query but also provides valuable insights by allowing comparisons between consecutive months at a glance.

Feel free to implement this method in your projects to make your data retrieval more effective and informative!