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# NpgsqlCommand.ExecuteScalar Method

Executes the query, and returns the first column of the first row in the result set returned by the query. Extra columns or rows are ignored.

[Visual Basic]
Overrides Public Function ExecuteScalar() As Object _
Implements IDbCommand.ExecuteScalar
[C#]
public override object ExecuteScalar();

#### Return Value

The first column of the first row in the result set, or a null reference if the result set is empty.

#### Implements

IDbCommand.ExecuteScalar

#### See Also

NpgsqlCommand Class | Npgsql Namespace