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MAX()

Available in: DSQL, ESQL, PSQL

Added in: IB

Changed in: 2.1

Description: MAX returns the maximum argument value in the group. If the argument is a string, this is the value that comes last when the active collation is applied.

Result type: Varies

Syntax: 

MAX (expression)
  • If the group is empty or contains only NULLs, the result is NULL.

  • Since Firebird 2.1, this function fully supports text BLOBs of any size and character set.

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