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Insert with functions

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Description

Im trying to an insert with the mysql function NOW() for a timestamp, but i get incorrect datetime value 'NOW()' which makes me think that it is sending it through as a string. Is there a way to get it to send through the mysql function, or do i need to do a php date() method?

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No file, test, or entry point is identified in the issue. First inspect how Phinx represents insert values for MySQL and whether function expressions are supported; done would be a documented or tested way to insert NOW() without treating it as a string.

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Assessment

Tech stack
mysql, php
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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