Question

Is it possible to update zero columns in a MySQL update query?

I’d like to utilise the automatic updating of the timestamp column when this particular row is selected. Does anyone have any clue?

Answer 1

Just try something like :

UPDATE myTable SET someField = someField WHERE id = myId

So the data values won’t move, and the automatic timestamp will be updated.

As said by GaryG, you may also update the timestamp directly.