result order by with following

[lovephp]

im trying to display records where hot_topic ='Yes' comes on top as in DESC order but only if created timestamp is not older than 7 days else it should not show on top how would the query be here?

 

 

 
$query = "SELECT * FROM posts ORDER BY hot_topic ='Yes' WHERE created !< DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 7 DAY), id DESC  LIMIT :per_page OFFSET :offset";
 

 

im sure this is definitely wrong

[Psycho]

It's not even valid syntax !<

 

The WHERE clause is where you include/exclude data based on conditions. The ordering logic will go in the ORDER BY clause. Based on your request and the query I'm not sure if you are trying to exclude records based on the date or if you are wanting the date used for the ordering logic.

 

I think this may be what you want

SELECT *
 
FROM posts
 
-- First order by the CONDITION of hot_topic = 'yes' AND created in last 7 days
-- Secondarily order by the created date
ORDER BY (hot_topic ='Yes' AND created > DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 7 DAY)) DESC,
         created DESC
 
LIMIT :per_page OFFSET :offset

Edited July 14, 2016 by Psycho

[lovephp]

this was exactly what i wanted thank you soo much