mysql Pattern Matching

From: Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 12:22:30 +0000
Subject: mysql Pattern Matching
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I know this question is best for the mySQL mailing list, but I am unable to subscribe to their list at this moment so perhaps somebody here can help me out. I have a table with a field where amenities are listed together using a comma delimiter like: pool,spa,fitness-center To search this table I use a query that looks something like this: SELECT * FROM properties WHERE amenities LIKE '%pool%' AND amenities LIKE '%spa%' AND amenities LIKE '%fitness-center%' This works, however let's say the user chooses to search for more amenities. This means the query would need multiple 'AND amenities LIKE '%____%' statements. Is there a better way to write this? I tried the following, but it did not work: AND amenities LIKE ('%pool%','%spa%','%fitness-center%') Any suggestions?

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