What is Numeric Data Type?
The numeric data type is a more general–purpose data type that can be used to store numeric values with varying precision. Unlike REAL, which stores floating–point numbers, numeric can store both integers and decimal numbers.
The numeric data type is specified using the syntax NUMERIC(precision, scale). The precision specifies the total number of digits that can be stored, while the scale specifies the number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
REAL vs NUMERIC in SQLite
When working with SQLite, understanding the differences between data types is important for efficient database design and query performance. Two common data types often confused are REAL
and NUMERIC
. While both can store numeric values, they have distinct characteristics that impact how data is stored and processed. In this article, we will learn about what is REAL
and NUMERIC
along with the examples and also see the differences between them.