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Possible to store binary data in sql_attr_string?
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Description
Is it correct to store binary values in sql_attr_string or is there another data type I missed? I don't need to index text search for the binary value.
Binary data like images / photos or zipped content.
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Research direction
The issue names sql_attr_string and binary values but no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating how sql_attr_string is defined and validated, then check existing documentation or tests for binary storage; done should be a documented supported type or a clear answer about the appropriate data type.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, sql
- Domain
- databases
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100