POW in JS

Description

Returns the base of the exponent power. (JavaScript POW function Documentation).

Sample Source Pattern

Syntax

Math.pow( base, exp )

Arguments

base: Base of number, it must be a float expression. exp: Power to which raise the base.

Return Type

Same data type sent through parameter as a numeric expression.

Examples

Query

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION compute_pow(base float, exp float)
  RETURNS float
  LANGUAGE JAVASCRIPT
AS
$$
    return Math.pow(BASE, EXP);
$$
;
SELECT COMPUTE_POW(2, 3);

Result

COMPUTE_POW(2, 3)|
-----------------+
                8|