Why Does SELECT `*` Fail in MySQL? Uncovering a Hidden Bug Fixed in 5.7.31

An in‑depth investigation reveals why MySQL versions prior to 5.7.31 incorrectly treat back‑ticked asterisks as column names, causing “Unknown column ‘*’” errors, and shows how systematic testing and version‑specific patches resolved the issue for DBAs and developers.

Database BugDebuggingSQL

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Why Does SELECT `*` Fail in MySQL? Uncovering a Hidden Bug Fixed in 5.7.31

Ops Development & AI Practice

Apr 19, 2024 · Backend Development

How to Handle Mixed Quotes in Go Strings Without Errors

This guide explains four practical ways to embed both double quotes and backticks in Go strings—using backticks, double‑quoted literals with escaping, concatenation, and fmt.Sprintf—so developers can choose the most readable solution for their specific scenario.

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How to Handle Mixed Quotes in Go Strings Without Errors