SQL Query Not Returning Expected Results

Data and Databases
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Hey everyone, I’m stuck with a SQL problem. I’ve got this query that should fetch some data, but it’s coming up empty. Here’s what I’m working with:

SELECT all_columns
FROM user_registrations
WHERE email_address = 'john@example.com'
AND (user_status = 'active' OR user_status = 'pending')

I know for sure there’s at least one record in the database that matches these conditions. But when I run the query, I get zilch. Nada. No results at all.

Has anyone run into something like this before? I’m scratching my head trying to figure out what I’m missing. Could it be something weird with the data types? Or maybe I’m just not seeing something obvious in my WHERE clause?

Any ideas or suggestions would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

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yo, have u tried checkin for null values? sometimes those sneaky nulls can mess up ur query. also, make sure ur email address ain’t got any weird formatting or extra spaces. if that don’t work, try usin LIKE instead of = for the email. might catch sumthin u missed. good luck!

3

hey, have u tried using lower() on both sides?

i’d also check for hidden spaces with trim(), and make sure user_status matches exactly what u expect. what do u think?

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I’ve encountered similar issues before, and it’s often due to unexpected data formatting or hidden characters. First, double-check the email address for any trailing spaces or hidden characters. SQL can be picky about exact matches. Also, verify the case sensitivity of your database. Some systems treat ‘Active’ and ‘active’ differently. If those don’t solve it, try running a broader query without the WHERE clause to inspect the actual data in the table. This can reveal any discrepancies between what you expect and what’s actually stored. Lastly, ensure your connection is pointing to the correct database and table. It’s surprising how often that’s the culprit.