Understanding the History and Usage of Forward Slash (/) and Backslash (\)

This article explains the historical reasons why the forward slash (/) and backslash (\) were chosen as directory separators in different operating systems, their roles in URLs, regular expressions, arithmetic and escape sequences, and practical tips for using them correctly in code.

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Sep 7, 2021 · Databases

Handling Backslashes in MySQL INSERT and SELECT Statements

This article explains how MySQL treats backslashes as escape characters in INSERT and SELECT queries, demonstrates the effect of different numbers of backslashes through practical tests, and clarifies the double‑escaping required when using LIKE patterns.

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Handling Backslashes in MySQL INSERT and SELECT Statements

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Jun 22, 2021 · Databases

Mastering Backslash Escapes in MySQL: Insert & SELECT Gotchas

This article explains how MySQL treats backslashes in INSERT and SELECT statements, demonstrates the resulting storage differences with practical examples, and clarifies the double‑escaping rules that developers must handle to avoid unexpected query results.

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Mastering Backslash Escapes in MySQL: Insert & SELECT Gotchas