Include a blank row in query results

Question

Is there a way to include a blank row at the top of a sql query, eg if it is meant for a dropdown list? (MS Sql Server 2005 or 2008)

Select * 
  FROM datStatus          


        

Answer 1

I have found that it is better to do this in the presentation layer of your application, as you might have different requirements based on the context. In general I try to keep my data service layer free of these sorts of implementation specific rules. So in your case I would usually just add a new item by index in the first position of the list, after i had loaded it with data from my service layer.

Enjoy!