SELECT 
  cscart_product_descriptions.product_id, 
  cscart_product_descriptions.short_description, 
  IF(
    cscart_product_descriptions.short_description = '' 
    OR cscart_product_descriptions.short_description IS NULL, 
    cscart_product_descriptions.full_description, 
    ''
  ) AS full_description, 
  cscart_product_descriptions.unit_name 
FROM 
  cscart_product_descriptions 
WHERE 
  cscart_product_descriptions.product_id IN (37) 
  AND cscart_product_descriptions.lang_code = 'en'

Query time 0.00022

JSON explain

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Result

product_id short_description full_description unit_name
37 <p>Many cars come with a 2DIN opening so swap that basic factory radio out for a DPX308U! This full featured CD-receiver comes with front USB input which provides a simple connection for your iPod/iPhone, allowing you to listen to your favorite music while controlling it easily from you your car stereo. When connecting an iPod or iPhone to the USB port you get the added benefit of advanced search features designed to let you spend more time listening to your favorite songs instead of hunting for them.</p>