# How can column data values of a table be compared using MySQL STRCMP() function?

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If we want to compare the data values of two columns then we need to provide the name of the columns as arguments of MySQL STRCMP() function. Suppose we have a table named ‘Marks’ which contains the name of the student and their secured marks in different subjects. Now, if we want to know that a particular student has got more or less or equal marks in two subjects then it can be illustrated using STRCMP() function as follows −

## Example

mysql> Select Name, STRCMP(Math,Hindi) from student marks WHERE Name = 'Rahul';
+-------+--------------------+
| Name  | STRCMP(Math,Hindi) |
+-------+--------------------+
| Rahul |                  1 |
+-------+--------------------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

The query above will compare the marks of Math and Hindi for a student named ‘Rahul’. It is clear from the result set that Rahul secure more marks in Math rather than in Hindi.

Published on 20-Feb-2018 12:12:46