How to use parameter with LIKE in Sql Server Compact Edition

Question

I\'m trying to parameterise a search query that uses the LIKE keyword with a wildcard. The original sql has dynamic sql like this:

\"AND JOB_POSTCODE LIKE \'         


        

Answer 1

Using:

"AND JOB_POSTCODE LIKE '" + isPostCode + "%' "

...means that the string is constructed before being tacked onto the dynamic SQL. This is so that you don't have to specify the parameter in the parameter list for sp_executesql/EXEC, while this:

"AND JOB_POSTCODE LIKE @postcode + '%' "

...does. Please post more of the query.