mysql_num_fields

mysql_num_fields retrieves the column count from a result set handle, useful for iterating over fields in a MariaDB query result.

Syntax

unsigned int mysql_num_fields(MYSQL_RES * );

Parameter

• MYSQL RES * - A result set identifier returned by mysql_store_result() or mysql_use_result().

Description

Returns number of fields in a specified result set.

Return Value

Returns number of fields.

See Also

• mysql_fetch_field()

• mysql_field_count()

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