Php And Mysql Escape Characters
Everytime I want to enter to a textbox area "it's fun" (no quotes) I get an error.
"Problems with Query: You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 's fun'"
I need to enter " it's fun" (no quotes) in order for MySql accept it.
Any work arounds on escape characters? How can I have mySQL just take "it's fun" just like that?
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