Incorrect syntax near '#'. VB.net with SQL database

Question

i\'m trying to get the Max field where date = today using this code:

    Dim todaydate = Format(Today.Date, \"dd/MM/yyyy\")
    Dim sql1 As String = \"Select         


        

Answer 1

You need to use a single quote instead of hash here, it would be better if you could use string.format as well (instead of manually concatenating)

Dim sql1 As String = String.Format("select max(snum) from tblbill where idate='{0}'",todaydate)