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    LIKE operator Alternative

    Hi,

    I am trying to use an alternative for LIKE operator.

    can any one help me changing this

    Tmast.Pods_Dataset_Ids Like '%;' || Pd.Pods_Dataset_Id || ';%';

    to

    an REGEXP_LIKE

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    Quote Originally Posted by adityareddy View Post
    I am trying to use an alternative for LIKE operator.
    can any one help me changing this

    Tmast.Pods_Dataset_Ids Like '%;' || Pd.Pods_Dataset_Id || ';%';

    to

    an REGEXP_LIKE
    something like... REGEXP_LIKE( Tmast.Pods_Dataset_Ids , ';Pd.Pods_Dataset_Id;' )
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    You can also use a contextual index, where you can use the contains filter as well.

    http://docs.oracle.com/cd/B19306_01/...b14217/ind.htm

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