Insert default value when parameter is null

Question

I have a table that has a column with a default value:

create table t (
    value varchar(50) default (\'something\')
)

I\'m using a stored

Answer 1

You can use the COALESCE function in MS SQL.

INSERT INTO t ( value ) VALUES( COALESCE(@value, 'something') )

Personally, I'm not crazy about this solution as it is a maintenance nightmare if you want to change the default value.

My preference would be Mitchel Sellers proposal, but that doesn't work in MS SQL. Can't speak to other SQL dbms.