How do I update MySQL row in PHP?

Question

I have a MySQL database that I\'m working with, but when I try to update a row in it, it doesn\'t work. Here\'s the update code I\'m working with:

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Answer 1

your syntax is correct, so it might be an error with the variables or your field names.

Try this:

$sql = "UPDATE offtopic SET next = '$insert' WHERE id = '$id'";
if (!mysql_query($sql)) {
    echo "MySQL Error: " . mysql_error() . "
" . $sql;
}

That might show you some useful information to help you debug.