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How to Properly Escape the & Character in CQL Insert Statements

Learn how to effectively escape the ampersand `&` character in CQL for Cassandra to avoid common display issues in your application. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/64053346/ asked by the user 'smarty_pants' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/7250598/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/64057281/ provided by the user 'Erick Ramirez' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/4269535/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: How do I escape the ampersand character (&) in cql? Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- Understanding the Problem: Ampersand Escaping in CQL When working with databases, especially when inserting data, you may encounter issues related to special characters. One common character that can cause confusion is the ampersand (&). Imagine you're inserting a value such as eggs&cheese into a Cassandra table: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] However, when you retrieve it, you notice something peculiar—the output is eggs\u0026cheese instead of what you originally inserted. This raises the question: how do I properly escape the ampersand character in CQL? The Real Issue: How CQL Handles Characters Understanding CQL and Unicode The good news is that the issue you're facing is less about errors in your CQL command and more about how your application displays the value. According to standard practices: When CQL treats a column type as text, it encodes the ampersand (and other special characters) into a UTF-8 string. This means that the way the data is displayed when you query it may differ from how it was inserted. Example: CQL Table and Data Retrieval Let’s take a look at an example schema: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] If you insert the value as follows: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] and then perform a query: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Expected Output The output will display the ampersand correctly in the command-line interface (CLI): [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] The Misleading Display Format What you see (eggs\u0026cheese) when querying might be due to how your application interprets and formats the output. Recommendations Double-check your Application: Make sure that the application layer retrieving the data handles special characters correctly, especially for strings. Encoding Standards: Different programming environments may require different ways to manage encoding. Always refer to the documentation for your specific programming language or framework. Conclusion: Handling Special Characters in Your Queries When dealing with CQL and special characters like the ampersand (&): Understand that the insertion process is solid. Focus more on how the retrieval layer presents the data. Utilize Unicode standards and ensure your application adheres to them for a smoother experience. By using these insights, you can ensure your data retains its intended formatting, creating a better overall experience when working with CQL and Cassandra. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need further clarification!