Clarify DEFAULT_GENERATED vs ON UPDATE distinction with test coverage#31
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[WIP] Fix handling default as separate bit in MySQL computed columns
Clarify DEFAULT_GENERATED vs ON UPDATE distinction with test coverage
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In response to feedback questioning why
DEFAULT_GENERATEDshouldn't be treated as a computed column alongsideON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP.Key Distinction
MySQL's
EXTRAcolumn contains separate indicators:DEFAULT_GENERATED(fromDEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP) - provides a default value but can be overridden during INSERTON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP- automatically updates on every UPDATE regardless of user inputOnly the latter exhibits true computed/read-only behavior.
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TimestampComputedColumnTests.csdemonstrating:DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMPcolumns during INSERTON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMPcolumnsON UPDATEcolumns asIsGeneratedExample test table structure:
Treating
DEFAULT_GENERATEDas computed would incorrectly prevent applications from specifying explicit timestamps during inserts.💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.