Writing a PostgreSQL Function to check Even or Odd Numbers

Function to Check if a Number is Even or Odd

Write a PostgreSQL function that checks if a number is even or odd and returns a corresponding message.

Solution:

-- Create a function named check_even_odd that takes an integer as input and returns a text value
CREATE FUNCTION check_even_odd(n INT) RETURNS TEXT AS $$
BEGIN
    -- Check if the number is even by using the modulo operator
    IF n % 2 = 0 THEN
        -- Return 'Even' if the number is even
        RETURN 'Even';
    ELSE
        -- Return 'Odd' if the number is odd
        RETURN 'Odd';
    END IF;
END;
-- Specify the language used in the function as PL/pgSQL
$$ LANGUAGE plpgsql;

Explanation:

• Purpose of the Query:
• Determines whether a given number is even or odd.
• Key Components:
• IF n % 2 = 0 THEN RETURN 'Even'; ELSE RETURN 'Odd'; → Checks divisibility by 2
• Real-World Application:
• Useful in game development, analytics, and statistical applications.

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

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• Write a PostgreSQL function that determines if a number is odd and greater than 100.

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