Hi community!
How can I create a table dynamically?
For example, in this case if i want to create "table_1":
and without comma:
Is this possible in Retool?
Thanks!!
Hi @ignacio!
By default, all of our SQL queries are converted to prepared statements to prevent SQL injection, meaning that table/database names and SQL functions aren't able to be defined using a string created dynamically. The main reason we currently convert all statements into prepared statements, is so that users can't enter malicious syntax (like DROP TABLE) into the variable fields.
You can disable this setting in the resource setup, but keep in mind the potential of submitting dangerous SQL through any of the variables referenced in a query. Disabling prepared statements can also break other existing queries. If that's something you'd like to explore, I often recommend setting up another copy of a resource with that setting enabled to help limit the surface area that you have to keep in mind SQL injection for.
More info and examples on prepared statements here: https://docs.retool.com/docs/sql-in-retool#prepared-statements