Question

I cant insert this query into mysql. I did a json.dump(). I tried text and blob. I tried opening and closing quotes.

INSERT INTO mytable (campaign_object) 
VALUES ( {"cpa_type": "null", "device_tablets": "True",
 "language": "all", "end_date": null, "bid": "1", "budget": "1", "goal_type": "ctr",
 "frequency": "null", "location": "all", "device_mobile": "True", "device_desktop": 
"True", "impressions": "null", "campaign_name": "1", "start_date": "2012-09-14", 
"insert_date": "2012-09-13 23:00:1347548413"})  

So…I would have to imagine that MyhSQL can handle json. I really do want want to pickle.

Answer 1

Always use parameterized queries.

value = '''{"cpa_type": "null", "...0:1347548413"}'''
cursor.execute("INSERT INTO mytable (campaign_object) VALUES (%s)", (value,))

This way you avoid needing to escape your json, and you’re safe from SQL injection.