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Learn how to effectively filter and display products set to expire within a user-defined date range using C# . This guide will help you implement SQL statements in a C# Web API.
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How to Query Products within a Date Range in C# SQL Statement

Filtering data by date can be crucial for applications that manage products or any time-sensitive information. In this guide, we'll explore how to use SQL statements within C# to select products that are set to expire within a specific range defined by the user.

Understanding the Problem

Imagine you have a database of products, each with an expiration date. You want to provide users the ability to check which products will expire in the next few months. For this, you'll need to write an SQL query that not only checks the current date but also accommodates a user-defined number of months into the future.

For example, if a user inputs '3', you want to show a list of products that will expire between today and three months from now.

Solution Overview

To achieve this, we'll craft an SQL query that utilizes parameters for date ranges, ensuring that your application can handle different user inputs easily and safely. Let's break it down.

SQL Command Construction

You will create an SQL command that selects product details where the expiration date falls within the defined range. Here's how we can structure it:

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Key Parts of the Code

Selecting Data: The SQL statement uses the SELECT keyword to retrieve the necessary fields from the PRODUCT TABLE.

Using the BETWEEN Operator: We employ the BETWEEN operator to filter products whose EXPIREDDATE is within our specified range.

Setting Parameters:

@ FromDate is set to today's date.

@ ToDate is calculated by adding the user-defined number of months to today's date.

Handling User Input

It's important to validate the user input to ensure that they are entering a reasonable number of months (usually a non-negative integer). Here is a quick example of how you might implement this:

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Final Thoughts

Once you've implemented this method, you’ll be able to dynamically fetch products nearing expiration based on user input. This not only enhances user experience but also ensures your application's data remains relevant and timely.

By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently manage date filtering in your C# applications with SQL. Happy coding!