Allow -q (initial query) to work with -i (input files) #626
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Previously -q and -i were mutually exclusive. Now the initial query (-q) runs first, then the input files (-i) are processed. This is useful for setting session options before running scripts. Example: sqlcmd -S server -q 'SET PARSEONLY ON' -i script.sql The -Q flag (query and exit) remains mutually exclusive with -i since -Q causes sqlcmd to exit immediately after the query. Fixes microsoft#389
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Pull request overview
This PR enables the -q (initial query) flag to work alongside -i (input files), allowing users to set session options before running scripts. Previously, -q was mutually exclusive with -i, but now the initial query runs first, followed by the input files. The -Q (query and exit) flag remains mutually exclusive with -i as expected.
Changes:
- Modified validation to allow
-iwith-qwhile keeping-iand-Qmutually exclusive - Updated run logic to execute
-qbefore processing-ifiles - Updated flag descriptions and documentation
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| cmd/sqlcmd/sqlcmd.go | Modified validation logic to distinguish between -q and -Q, updated run logic to execute initial query before input files, and updated flag description |
| cmd/sqlcmd/sqlcmd_test.go | Updated test expectations to reflect that only -Q (not -q) is mutually exclusive with -i, added test for -q with -i combination |
| README.md | Added documentation for the new feature with example usage |
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- Fix typo: '-i' instead of 'i' in mutuallyExclusiveError call - Add InitialQuery check to prevent double s.Run() when using -q alone
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Summary
This PR allows the
-q(initial query) flag to be used with-i(input files), enabling users to set session options before running scripts.Changes
-iwith-Q(not-q)-qfirst, then process-ifiles-iflag description to document the new behaviorUsage
The initial query runs first, then the input files are processed.
Notes
-Qflag (query and exit) remains mutually exclusive with-isince-Qcauses sqlcmd to exit immediately after the queryFixes #389