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  • Bug Fixes
    • Resolved an issue in PostgreSQL queries where selecting scalar fields from related records could generate unqualified or ambiguous SQL. Fields are now correctly qualified with relation aliases, preventing errors and ensuring accurate results when using select on related models.
    • Improves reliability and consistency of query results without requiring any changes to existing usage.
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Adjusts PostgreSQL dialect logic so that when building relation object args with payload.select on scalar fields of a related model, the fields are qualified using the relation model alias during SQL generation.

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PostgreSQL relation selection aliasing
packages/runtime/src/client/crud/dialects/postgresql.ts
Update buildRelationObjectArgs to qualify scalar selected fields of related models with the relationModelAlias for SQL generation.

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packages/runtime/src/client/crud/dialects/postgresql.ts (2)

249-275: Good fix: qualify scalar fields with relation alias to avoid ambiguity

Using relationModelAlias in this.fieldRef(...) for the payload.select scalar branch aligns it with the "select all scalars" branch (Line 245) and eliminates ambiguous column errors when parent and related models share column names. Matches the PR objective precisely.


249-275: Add regression test and verify cross-dialect parity

  • Cover the select-on-relation case where both parent and child share a scalar field (e.g. id). Write a regression test that exercises:
    • Fetching a parent record with a nested relation.
    • Selecting only the nested relation’s id field.
    • Asserting that the generated SQL qualifies that id with the relation alias (not the parent alias).
  • Manually confirm that the MySQL and SQLite dialect implementations also qualify scalar fields in payload.select the same way you see in packages/runtime/src/client/crud/dialects/postgresql.ts (lines 249–275). No automated hits were found across other dialects, so please double-check those codepaths.
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Code Review

Reviewing PR #215: "fix: potential field selection ambiguity"

Todo List:

  • Read and analyze the modified PostgreSQL dialect file
  • Review code quality and best practices
  • Check for potential bugs or issues
  • Assess performance considerations
  • Evaluate security concerns
  • Review test coverage needs
  • Provide constructive feedback

Review Summary

This is a targeted bug fix that resolves a field selection ambiguity issue in PostgreSQL relation queries. The change is minimal but important for correctness.

Change Analysis

File: packages/runtime/src/client/crud/dialects/postgresql.ts:269

What was changed:

- this.fieldRef(relationModel, field, eb, undefined, false);
+ this.fieldRef(relationModel, field, eb, relationModelAlias, false);

Root cause: The original code was passing undefined for the modelAlias parameter, which could cause field reference ambiguity when multiple tables are joined in the same query.

Code Quality Assessment

Excellent Fix

  • Correctness: The change ensures proper table aliasing in SQL queries, preventing field ambiguity
  • Consistency: Now matches the pattern used elsewhere in the same file (line 245)
  • Minimal Impact: Single parameter change with clear intent

Technical Analysis

Why this matters:

  1. The fieldRef function uses the modelAlias parameter to generate properly qualified field references (table_alias.field_name)
  2. Without the alias, PostgreSQL queries could fail when multiple tables contain fields with the same name
  3. This is particularly important in relation selections where multiple models might share field names (e.g., id, created_at)

SQL Impact:

  • Before: Field references like field_name (ambiguous in joins)
  • After: Field references like relation_alias.field_name (unambiguous)

Security & Performance

No Security Concerns - Pure field aliasing change
No Performance Impact - Same query structure, just better aliasing

Test Coverage Considerations

Recommendation: Consider adding a test case for this scenario:

  • Model A with field name
  • Related Model B with field name
  • Query that selects both models to verify no ambiguity errors

This type of issue might not surface in simple test cases but could break real applications with common field names across related models.

Assessment: LGTM

This is a solid bug fix that:

  • Addresses a real correctness issue
  • Follows established patterns in the codebase
  • Has minimal risk and clear benefit
  • Aligns with SQL best practices for field qualification

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Pull Request Overview

This PR fixes a potential field selection ambiguity issue in the PostgreSQL CRUD dialect by ensuring proper table aliasing for field references in relation models.

  • Updates field reference call to include the relation model alias parameter

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@ymc9 ymc9 merged commit 35f875b into dev Aug 27, 2025
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