isnull vs is null

Question

I have noticed a number of queries at work and on SO are using limitations in the form:

isnull(name,\'\') <> \'\'

Is there a particul

Answer 1

I apparently misread your question. So let me strike my first answer and try this one:

isnull(name,'') <> ''

is a misguided shortcut for

name is not null and name <> ''