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json_scalar

Converts a given SQL scalar value into a JSON scalar value. If the input is NULL, an SQL null is returned. If the input is number or a boolean value, a corresponding JSON number or boolean value is returned. For any other value, a JSON string is returned.

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Definition PG 18

Converts a given SQL scalar value into a JSON scalar value. If the input is NULL, an SQL null is returned. If the input is number or a boolean value, a corresponding JSON number or boolean value is returned. For any other value, a JSON string is returned.

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json_scalar ( expression )
Converts a given SQL scalar value into a JSON scalar value. If the input is NULL, an SQL null is returned. If the input is number or a boolean value, a corresponding JSON number or boolean value is returned. For any other value, a JSON string is returned.

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