mysql update multiple columns with same now()

Found a solution: I found this in MySQL Docs and after a few tests it works: the following statement sets col2 to the current (updated) col1 value, not the original col1 value. The result is that col1 and col2 have the same value. This behavior differs from standard SQL. UPDATE t1 SET col1 = col1 + 1, … Read more

Update statement to update multiple rows

I have a question regarding the following syntax. Is there a cleaner way to roll this up into one statement rather than two. I’ve tried several iterations but this seems to be the only way I can successfully execute these two statements. I tried this as well and I also tried using an AND statement. … Read more

Update multiple columns in SQL

The “tiresome way” is standard SQL and how mainstream RDBMS do it. With a 100+ columns, you mostly likely have a design problem… also, there are mitigating methods in client tools (eg generation UPDATE statements) or by using ORMs