jackc / jackc/pgx

Add support sql.Null

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Description

A new generic [Null type](https://pkg.go.dev/database/sql@master#Null) is landing in Go 1.22. I wanted to confirm that pgx will work with this type without any updates. Thanks!

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Research direction

The issue names Go 1.22's database/sql Null and pgx; start by checking the Go 1.22 API and pgx's existing database/sql scan and value handling. Done means confirming compatibility without changes or identifying the specific update and validation needed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, postgresql
Domain
database
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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