sqlEncode

text sqlEncode(value)

Returns the value encoded for safe use in an SQL WHERE clause:

• a null value is encoded as an SQL NULL literal
• a number value is encoded as is, an SQL number literal.
• a text value is encoded as an SQL text literal, escaped appropriately and wrapped in single quotes.
• an array value is encoded as all elements wrapped in parenthesis, for use with the SQL IN operator.
• a dictionary value is encoded as all keys wrapped in parenthesis, for use with the SQL IN operator.

Parameters

1. value — value to encode.

Returns

• the argument as text, encoded for safe use in an SQL where clause.