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Asked: May 15, 20262026-05-15T07:07:11+00:00 2026-05-15T07:07:11+00:00

PostgreSQL has allowed me to name a column campaign_$. I like the name because

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PostgreSQL has allowed me to name a column “campaign_$”. I like the name because it’s short and to the point, and other potential names like “campaign_receipts” seem longer and less clear.

BUT, I wonder if I’ll eventually regret putting a $ symbol in a column name, either in PHP or in some other distant part of the architecture. Should I just stick to letters and underscores?

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    2026-05-15T07:07:12+00:00Added an answer on May 15, 2026 at 7:07 am

    Yes, you should. “campaign_receipts” is a better name.

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