Quick Reference
The MySQL SUBSTRING_INDEX() function returns a substring of a string before a specified number of delimiter occurs.
SELECT SUBSTRING_INDEX('1smartchicken.com', '.', 1);Output
SUBSTRING_INDEX('1smartchicken.com', '.', 1)
1smartchickenSyntax
SUBSTRING_INDEX(string, delimiter, number)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | The original string (required) |
| eliminator | The delimiter to search for (required) |
| number | The number of times to search for the delimiter; if a positive number, returns all to the left of the delimiter; if a negative number, returns all to the right of the delimiter (required) |
SQL Notes:
- Any work being done to modify the structure of a database or delete tables or the the database itself should only be done after making a recent backup
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