How to use LIKE with IN in DB2?

Question

SELECT * FROM abc WHERE column1 IN (a1,b1,c1)

I want to use LIKE with this select query; how can I write LIKE statement with IN, similar to the que

Answer 1

If you really want to look for strings starting with a, b or c, you may opt for :

SELECT * 
FROM abc
WHERE LEFT(column1, 1) IN ('a', 'b', 'c')

I assume your case is actually more complex, but maybe you can adapt this snippet to your needs...

Answer 2

As the other folks say you can use a list of OR conditions to specify the conditions.

You can also use a temporary table or subquery in the from clause. Here is an example of the subquery in the from clause:

select column1
   from abc
   , table(
       (select 'a%' as term from SYSIBM.SYSDUMMY1)
       union all
       (select 'b%' from SYSIBM.SYSDUMMY1)
       union all
       (select 'c%' from SYSIBM.SYSDUMMY1)
   ) search_list
   where abc.column1  like search_list.term;

Answer 3

You can't combine like with in. Write it as separate comparisons:

select column1
from abc
where column1 like 'a%' or column1 like 'b%' or column1 like 'c%'

Answer 4

You can't. Write it as:

column1 LIKE 'a%' OR column1 LIKE 'b%' OR column1 LIKE 'c%'