diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 485dee64..c844e265 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 .idea
+CMakeLists.txt.user
diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 56ee04e2..0b15323e 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -72,6 +72,11 @@ install(TARGETS sqlpp11
         EXPORT Sqlpp11Targets
 )
 
+install(PROGRAMS "${PROJECT_SOURCE_DIR}/scripts/ddl2cpp"
+        RENAME sqlpp11-ddl2cpp
+        DESTINATION bin
+)
+
 include(CMakePackageConfigHelpers)
 
 write_basic_package_version_file(
@@ -113,4 +118,4 @@ if(ENABLE_TESTS)
   add_subdirectory(test_static_asserts)
   add_subdirectory(test_constraints)
   add_subdirectory(test_scripts)
-endif()
\ No newline at end of file
+endif()
diff --git a/cmake/Sqlpp11Config.cmake b/cmake/Sqlpp11Config.cmake
index 015ab4b6..720fef2d 100644
--- a/cmake/Sqlpp11Config.cmake
+++ b/cmake/Sqlpp11Config.cmake
@@ -29,3 +29,17 @@ include(CMakeFindDependencyMacro)
 find_dependency(HinnantDate REQUIRED)
 
 include("${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/Sqlpp11Targets.cmake")
+
+# Import "ddl2cpp" script
+if(TARGET sqlpp11::ddl2cpp)
+  message(FATAL_ERROR "Target sqlpp11::ddl2cpp already defined")
+endif()
+get_filename_component(sqlpp11_ddl2cpp_location "${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/../../../bin/sqlpp11-ddl2cpp" REALPATH)
+if(NOT EXISTS "${sqlpp11_ddl2cpp_location}")
+  message(FATAL_ERROR "The imported target sqlpp11::ddl2cpp references the file '${sqlpp11_ddl2cpp_location}' but this file does not exists.")
+endif()
+add_executable(sqlpp11::ddl2cpp IMPORTED)
+set_target_properties(sqlpp11::ddl2cpp PROPERTIES
+  IMPORTED_LOCATION "${sqlpp11_ddl2cpp_location}"
+)
+unset(sqlpp11_ddl2cpp_location)
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/basic_expression_operators.h b/include/sqlpp11/basic_expression_operators.h
index f4665b73..c924f964 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/basic_expression_operators.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/basic_expression_operators.h
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     auto operator==(T t) const -> _new_binary_expression_t<equal_to_t, T>
     {
       using rhs = wrap_operand_t<T>;
-      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>::_();
+      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>{};
 
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), rhs{t}};
     }
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     auto operator!=(T t) const -> _new_binary_expression_t<not_equal_to_t, T>
     {
       using rhs = wrap_operand_t<T>;
-      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>::_();
+      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>{};
 
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), rhs{t}};
     }
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     auto operator<(T t) const -> _new_binary_expression_t<less_than_t, T>
     {
       using rhs = wrap_operand_t<T>;
-      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>::_();
+      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>{};
 
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), rhs{t}};
     }
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     auto operator<=(T t) const -> _new_binary_expression_t<less_equal_t, T>
     {
       using rhs = wrap_operand_t<T>;
-      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>::_();
+      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>{};
 
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), rhs{t}};
     }
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     auto operator>(T t) const -> _new_binary_expression_t<greater_than_t, T>
     {
       using rhs = wrap_operand_t<T>;
-      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>::_();
+      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>{};
 
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), rhs{t}};
     }
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     auto operator>=(T t) const -> _new_binary_expression_t<greater_equal_t, T>
     {
       using rhs = wrap_operand_t<T>;
-      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>::_();
+      check_comparison_t<Expr, rhs>{};
 
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), rhs{t}};
     }
@@ -205,98 +205,98 @@ namespace sqlpp
     template <typename... T>
     auto in(T... t) const -> typename _new_nary_expression<in_t, T...>::type
     {
-      check_in_t<Expr, wrap_operand_t<T>...>::_();
+      check_in_t<Expr, wrap_operand_t<T>...>{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), typename wrap_operand<T>::type{t}...};
     }
 
     template <typename... T>
     auto not_in(T... t) const -> typename _new_nary_expression<not_in_t, T...>::type
     {
-      check_in_t<Expr, wrap_operand_t<T>...>::_();
+      check_in_t<Expr, wrap_operand_t<T>...>{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), typename wrap_operand<T>::type{t}...};
     }
 
     template <typename Defer = void>
     auto operator not() const -> return_type_not_t<Expr, Defer>
     {
-      return_type_not<Expr, Defer>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_not<Expr, Defer>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this)};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator and(const R& r) const -> return_type_and_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_and<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_and<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator&(const R& r) const -> return_type_bitwise_and_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_bitwise_and<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_bitwise_and<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator|(const R& r) const -> return_type_bitwise_or_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_bitwise_or<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_bitwise_or<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator or(const R& r) const -> return_type_or_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_or<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_or<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator+(const R& r) const -> return_type_plus_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_plus<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_plus<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator-(const R& r) const -> return_type_minus_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_minus<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_minus<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator*(const R& r) const -> return_type_multiplies_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_multiplies<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_multiplies<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator/(const R& r) const -> return_type_divides_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_divides<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_divides<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename R>
     auto operator%(const R& r) const -> return_type_modulus_t<Expr, R>
     {
-      return_type_modulus<Expr, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_modulus<Expr, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
 
     template <typename Defer = void>
     auto operator+() const -> return_type_unary_plus_t<Expr, Defer>
     {
-      return_type_unary_plus<Expr, Defer>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_unary_plus<Expr, Defer>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this)};
     }
 
     template <typename Defer = void>
     auto operator-() const -> return_type_unary_minus_t<Expr, Defer>
     {
-      return_type_unary_minus<Expr, Defer>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_unary_minus<Expr, Defer>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expr*>(this)};
     }
   };
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/consistent.h b/include/sqlpp11/consistent.h
index 6dbc8eb9..0b38593c 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/consistent.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/consistent.h
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ namespace sqlpp
 {
   struct consistent_t : std::true_type
   {
-    static void _(){};
   };
 }  // namespace sqlpp
 
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types.h
index c9776077..b447a214 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/data_types.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
- * Copyright (c) 2013-2016, Roland Bock, Aaron Bishop
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock, Aaron Bishop
  * All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 #ifndef SQLPP11_DATA_TYPES_H
 #define SQLPP11_DATA_TYPES_H
 
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/data_types/boolean.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/data_types/integral.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/data_types/unsigned_integral.h>
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3196dd31
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob.h
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_H
+
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/operand.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/wrap_operand.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/expression_operators.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/column_operators.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/parameter_value.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/result_field.h>
+
+// blob specific functions
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/text/like.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/text/concat.h>
+
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/column_operators.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/column_operators.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6c4f88da
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/column_operators.h
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_COLUMN_OPERATORS_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_COLUMN_OPERATORS_H
+
+#include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/assignment.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/column_operators.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  template <typename... Args>
+  struct concat_t;
+
+  template <typename Column>
+  struct column_operators<Column, blob>
+  {
+    template <typename T>
+    using _is_valid_operand = is_valid_operand<blob, T>;
+
+    template <typename T>
+    auto operator+=(T t) const -> assignment_t<Column, concat_t<Column, wrap_operand_t<T>>>
+    {
+      using rhs = wrap_operand_t<T>;
+      static_assert(_is_valid_operand<rhs>::value, "invalid rhs assignment operand");
+
+      return {*static_cast<const Column*>(this),
+              concat_t<Column, wrap_operand_t<T>>{*static_cast<const Column*>(this), rhs{t}}};
+    }
+  };
+}
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c97a1380
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_DATA_TYPE_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_DATA_TYPE_H
+
+#include <vector>
+
+#include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/logic.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  struct blob
+  {
+    using _traits = make_traits<blob, tag::is_value_type>;
+    using _cpp_value_type = std::vector<std::uint8_t>;
+
+    template <typename T>
+    using _is_valid_operand = ::sqlpp::logic::any_t<is_blob_t<T>::value, is_text_t<T>::value>;
+  };
+
+  using blob = blob;
+  using mediumblob = blob;
+}
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/expression_operators.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/expression_operators.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..210c57f6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/expression_operators.h
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_EXPRESSION_OPERATORS_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_EXPRESSION_OPERATORS_H
+
+#include <sqlpp11/operand_check.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/expression_operators.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/basic_expression_operators.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/text/return_type_like.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  template <typename Operand, typename Pattern>
+  struct like_t;
+
+  template <typename L, typename R>
+  struct return_type_like<L, R, binary_operand_check_t<L, is_blob_t, R, is_blob_t>>
+  {
+    using check = consistent_t;
+    using type = like_t<wrap_operand_t<L>, wrap_operand_t<R>>;
+  };
+
+  template <typename L, typename R>
+  struct return_type_like<L, R, binary_operand_check_t<L, is_blob_t, R, is_text_t>>
+  {
+    using check = consistent_t;
+    using type = like_t<wrap_operand_t<L>, wrap_operand_t<R>>;
+  };
+
+  template <typename Expression>
+  struct expression_operators<Expression, blob> : public basic_expression_operators<Expression>
+  {
+    template <typename T>
+    using _is_valid_operand = is_valid_operand<blob, T>;
+
+    template <typename R>
+    auto like(const R& r) const -> return_type_like_t<Expression, R>
+    {
+      typename return_type_like<Expression, R>::check{};
+      return {*static_cast<const Expression*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
+    }
+  };
+}  // namespace sqlpp
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/operand.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/operand.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ad8d237b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/operand.h
@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_OPERAND_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_OPERAND_H
+
+#include <vector>
+#include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/alias_operators.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/serializer.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  struct blob;
+
+  struct blob_operand : public alias_operators<blob_operand>
+  {
+    using _traits = make_traits<blob, tag::is_expression, tag::is_wrapped_value>;
+    using _nodes = detail::type_vector<>;
+    using _is_aggregate_expression = std::true_type;
+
+    using _value_t = std::vector<std::uint8_t>;
+
+    blob_operand() : _t{}
+    {
+    }
+
+    blob_operand(_value_t t) : _t(t)
+    {
+    }
+
+    template <std::size_t N>
+    blob_operand(const std::array<uint8_t, N>& t) : _t(t.begin(), t.end())
+    {
+    }
+
+    blob_operand(const blob_operand&) = default;
+    blob_operand(blob_operand&&) = default;
+    blob_operand& operator=(const blob_operand&) = default;
+    blob_operand& operator=(blob_operand&&) = default;
+    ~blob_operand() = default;
+
+    bool _is_trivial() const
+    {
+      return _t.empty();
+    }
+
+    _value_t _t;
+  };
+
+  template <typename Context>
+  struct serializer_t<Context, blob_operand>
+  {
+    using _serialize_check = consistent_t;
+    using Operand = blob_operand;
+
+    static Context& _(const Operand& t, Context& context)
+    {
+      constexpr char hexChars[16] = {'0', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7', '8', '9', 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E', 'F'};
+      context << "x'";
+      for (const auto c : t._t)
+      {
+        context << hexChars[c >> 4] << hexChars[c & 0x0F];
+      }
+      context << '\'';
+
+      return context;
+    }
+  };
+}
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/parameter_value.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/parameter_value.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e2e70a4c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/parameter_value.h
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_PARAMETER_VALUE_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_PARAMETER_VALUE_H
+
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/parameter_value.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/parameter_value_base.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/wrap_operand.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/operand.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/tvin.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  template <>
+  struct parameter_value_t<blob> : public parameter_value_base<blob>
+  {
+    using base = parameter_value_base<blob>;
+    using base::base;
+    using base::operator=;
+
+    template <typename Target>
+    void _bind(Target& target, size_t index) const
+    {
+      target._bind_blob_parameter(index, &_value, _is_null);
+    }
+  };
+}
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/result_field.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/result_field.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a790c714
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/result_field.h
@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_RESULT_FIELD_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_RESULT_FIELD_H
+
+#include <sqlpp11/basic_expression_operators.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/result_field.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/result_field_base.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/blob/data_type.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/field_spec.h>
+#include <ostream>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  template <typename Db, typename NameType, bool CanBeNull, bool NullIsTrivialValue>
+  struct result_field_t<Db, field_spec_t<NameType, blob, CanBeNull, NullIsTrivialValue>>
+      : public result_field_base<Db, field_spec_t<NameType, blob, CanBeNull, NullIsTrivialValue>>
+  {
+    const uint8_t* blob{nullptr};  // Non-owning
+    size_t len{};
+
+    template <typename Target>
+    void _bind(Target& target, size_t index)
+    {
+      target._bind_blob_result(index, &blob, &len);
+      if (blob)
+        this->_value.assign(blob, blob+len);
+      else
+        this->_value.clear();
+      this->_is_null = (blob == nullptr);
+    }
+
+    template <typename Target>
+    void _post_bind(Target& target, size_t index)
+    {
+      target._post_bind_blob_result(index, &blob, &len);
+      if (blob)
+        this->_value.assign(blob, blob+len);
+      else
+        this->_value.clear();
+      this->_is_null = (blob == nullptr);
+    }
+  };
+
+  template <typename Db, typename NameType, bool CanBeNull, bool NullIsTrivialValue>
+  inline std::ostream& operator<<(
+      std::ostream& os, const result_field_t<Db, field_spec_t<NameType, blob, CanBeNull, NullIsTrivialValue>>& e)
+  {
+    if (e.is_null() and not NullIsTrivialValue)
+    {
+      return os << "NULL";
+    }
+    else
+    {
+      return os << e.value();
+    }
+  }
+}
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/wrap_operand.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/wrap_operand.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ba065e21
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/blob/wrap_operand.h
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_BLOB_WRAP_OPERAND_H
+#define SQLPP_BLOB_WRAP_OPERAND_H
+
+#include <utility>
+#include <vector>
+#include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/wrap_operand.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  struct blob_operand;
+
+  template <>
+  struct wrap_operand<std::vector<std::uint8_t>, void>
+  {
+    using type = blob_operand;
+  };
+
+  template <std::size_t N>
+  struct wrap_operand<std::array<std::uint8_t, N>, void>
+  {
+    using type = blob_operand;
+  };
+}
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/data_type.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/data_type.h
index d3ed84eb..de8fc0e1 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/data_type.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/data_type.h
@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ namespace sqlpp
     using _is_valid_operand = is_text_t<T>;
   };
 
-  using blob = text;
   using varchar = text;
   using char_ = text;
   using binary = text;
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/expression_operators.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/expression_operators.h
index 6802a795..440ce546 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/expression_operators.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/expression_operators.h
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 #include <sqlpp11/basic_expression_operators.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/data_types/text/data_type.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/data_types/text/return_type_like.h>
 
 namespace sqlpp
 {
@@ -40,15 +41,6 @@ namespace sqlpp
   template <typename Operand, typename Pattern>
   struct like_t;
 
-  template <typename T, typename Defer, typename Enable = void>
-  struct return_type_like
-  {
-    using check = assert_valid_operands;
-    using type = bad_expression<boolean>;
-  };
-  template <typename T, typename Defer>
-  using return_type_like_t = typename return_type_like<T, Defer>::type;
-
   template <typename L, typename R>
   struct return_type_like<L, R, binary_operand_check_t<L, is_text_t, R, is_text_t>>
   {
@@ -65,7 +57,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     template <typename R>
     auto like(const R& r) const -> return_type_like_t<Expression, R>
     {
-      return_type_like<Expression, R>::check::_();
+      typename return_type_like<Expression, R>::check{};
       return {*static_cast<const Expression*>(this), wrap_operand_t<R>{r}};
     }
   };
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/return_type_like.h b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/return_type_like.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8262c567
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/data_types/text/return_type_like.h
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef SQLPP_RETURN_TYPE_LIKE_H
+#define SQLPP_RETURN_TYPE_LIKE_H
+
+#include <sqlpp11/bad_expression.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  template <typename T, typename Defer, typename Enable = void>
+  struct return_type_like
+  {
+    using check = assert_valid_operands;
+    using type = bad_expression<boolean>;
+  };
+  template <typename T, typename Defer>
+  using return_type_like_t = typename return_type_like<T, Defer>::type;
+}
+
+#endif
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/functions.h b/include/sqlpp11/functions.h
index 58aeff9a..ff11ac3d 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/functions.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/functions.h
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 #ifndef SQLPP11_FUNCTIONS_H
 #define SQLPP11_FUNCTIONS_H
 
+#include <sqlpp11/noop.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/parameter.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/parameter_list.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/data_types.h>
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/insert_value_list.h b/include/sqlpp11/insert_value_list.h
index 2c67b021..feceddc3 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/insert_value_list.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/insert_value_list.h
@@ -123,8 +123,8 @@ namespace sqlpp
   template <typename Database, typename... Assignments>
   struct insert_list_data_t
   {
-    insert_list_data_t(Assignments... assignments)
-        : _assignments(assignments...), _columns(assignments._lhs...), _values(assignments._rhs...)
+    insert_list_data_t(std::tuple<Assignments...> assignments)
+        : _assignments(assignments), _columns( columns_from_tuple(assignments) ), _values( values_from_tuple(assignments) )
     {
     }
 
@@ -140,6 +140,31 @@ namespace sqlpp
     std::tuple<rhs_t<Assignments>...> _values;
     interpretable_list_t<Database> _dynamic_columns;
     interpretable_list_t<Database> _dynamic_values;
+  private:
+    template< size_t... Indexes >
+    auto columns_from_tuple( detail::index_sequence<Indexes... >, std::tuple<Assignments ...> assignments ) -> decltype (_columns)
+    {
+        (void) assignments;
+        return decltype(_columns)(std::get<Indexes>(assignments)._lhs...);
+    }
+
+    auto columns_from_tuple(std::tuple<Assignments ...> assignments) -> decltype (_columns) {
+        const auto seq = detail::make_index_sequence<sizeof... (Assignments)>{};
+        return columns_from_tuple(seq, assignments);
+    }
+
+    template< size_t... Indexes >
+    auto values_from_tuple( detail::index_sequence<Indexes... >, std::tuple<Assignments ...> assignments ) -> decltype(_values)
+    {
+      (void) assignments;
+      return decltype(_values)(std::get<Indexes>(assignments)._rhs...);
+    }
+
+    auto values_from_tuple( std::tuple<Assignments ...> assignments ) -> decltype(_values)
+    {
+        const auto seq = detail::make_index_sequence<sizeof... (Assignments)>{};
+        return values_from_tuple(seq, assignments);
+    }
   };
 
   SQLPP_PORTABLE_STATIC_ASSERT(assert_insert_set_assignments_t, "at least one argument is not an assignment in set()");
@@ -511,16 +536,32 @@ namespace sqlpp
           -> _new_statement_t<check_insert_static_set_t<Assignments...>, insert_list_t<void, Assignments...>>
       {
         using Check = check_insert_static_set_t<Assignments...>;
-        return _set_impl<void>(Check{}, assignments...);
+        return _set_impl<void>(Check{}, std::make_tuple(assignments...));
       }
 
+      template <typename... Assignments>
+      auto set(std::tuple<Assignments...> assignments) const
+          -> _new_statement_t<check_insert_static_set_t<Assignments...>, insert_list_t<void, Assignments...>>
+      {
+        using Check = check_insert_static_set_t<Assignments...>;
+        return _set_impl<void>(Check{}, assignments);
+      }
       template <typename... Assignments>
       auto dynamic_set(Assignments... assignments) const
           -> _new_statement_t<check_insert_dynamic_set_t<_database_t, Assignments...>,
                               insert_list_t<_database_t, Assignments...>>
       {
         using Check = check_insert_dynamic_set_t<_database_t, Assignments...>;
-        return _set_impl<_database_t>(Check{}, assignments...);
+        return _set_impl<_database_t>(Check{}, std::make_tuple(assignments...));
+      }
+
+      template <typename... Assignments>
+      auto dynamic_set(std::tuple<Assignments...> assignments) const
+          -> _new_statement_t<check_insert_dynamic_set_t<_database_t, Assignments...>,
+                              insert_list_t<_database_t, Assignments...>>
+      {
+        using Check = check_insert_dynamic_set_t<_database_t, Assignments...>;
+        return _set_impl<_database_t>(Check{}, assignments);
       }
 
     private:
@@ -548,11 +589,11 @@ namespace sqlpp
       auto _set_impl(Check, Assignments... assignments) const -> inconsistent<Check>;
 
       template <typename Database, typename... Assignments>
-      auto _set_impl(consistent_t /*unused*/, Assignments... assignments) const
+      auto _set_impl(consistent_t /*unused*/,std::tuple<Assignments...> assignments) const
           -> _new_statement_t<consistent_t, insert_list_t<Database, Assignments...>>
       {
         return {static_cast<const derived_statement_t<Policies>&>(*this),
-                insert_list_data_t<Database, Assignments...>{assignments...}};
+                insert_list_data_t<Database, Assignments...>{assignments}};
       }
     };
   };
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/ppgen.h b/include/sqlpp11/ppgen.h
index 0fd267a6..f602ede5 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/ppgen.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/ppgen.h
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@
 #include <sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/foreign_key.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/index.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/integer.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/unsigned_integer.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/not_null.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/null.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/primary_key.h>
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/floating_point.h b/include/sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/floating_point.h
index bd8881f3..2980815e 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/floating_point.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/floating_point.h
@@ -34,6 +34,11 @@
 #define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GEN_TRAITS_PROC_float(...) \
   ::sqlpp::floating_point
 
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GET_TRAITS_LAZY_real \
+  PROC_real
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GEN_TRAITS_PROC_real(...) \
+  ::sqlpp::floating_point
+
 #define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GET_TRAITS_LAZY_double \
   PROC_double
 #define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GEN_TRAITS_PROC_double(...) \
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/unsigned_integer.h b/include/sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/unsigned_integer.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..08f54411
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/ppgen/colops/unsigned_integer.h
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2014-2017, Damien COJAN
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+ *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+ *   other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+// clang-format off
+
+#ifndef _sqlpp__ppgen__colops__unsigned_integer_h
+#define _sqlpp__ppgen__colops__unsigned_integer_h
+
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GET_TRAITS_LAZY_tinyint_unsigned \
+  PROC_tinyint_unsigned
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GEN_TRAITS_PROC_tinyint_unsigned(...) \
+  ::sqlpp::tinyint_unsigned
+
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GET_TRAITS_LAZY_smallint_unsigned \
+  PROC_smallint_unsigned
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GEN_TRAITS_PROC_smallint_unsigned(...) \
+  ::sqlpp::smallint_unsigned
+
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GET_TRAITS_LAZY_int_unsigned \
+  PROC_int_unsigned
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GEN_TRAITS_PROC_int_unsigned(...) \
+  ::sqlpp::integer_unsigned
+
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GET_TRAITS_LAZY_bigint_unsigned \
+  PROC_bigint_unsigned
+#define SQLPP_DECLARE_COLUMN_GEN_TRAITS_PROC_bigint_unsigned(...) \
+  ::sqlpp::bigint_unsigned
+
+#endif  // _sqlpp__ppgen__colops__unsigned_integer_h
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h b/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h
index 4f0a2051..7db9ac53 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
- * Copyright (c) 2013-2016, Roland Bock, Aaron Bishop
+ * Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock, Aaron Bishop
  * All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
@@ -63,6 +63,10 @@ namespace sqlpp
   };
 
   // data types
+  struct blob;
+  template <typename T>
+  using is_blob_t = std::is_same<value_type_of<T>, blob>;
+
   struct boolean;
   template <typename T>
   using is_boolean_t = std::is_same<value_type_of<T>, boolean>;
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/update_list.h b/include/sqlpp11/update_list.h
index 768f9d13..b27d008e 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/update_list.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/update_list.h
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
   template <typename Database, typename... Assignments>
   struct update_list_data_t
   {
-    update_list_data_t(Assignments... assignments) : _assignments(assignments...)
+    update_list_data_t(std::tuple<Assignments ...> assignments ) : _assignments(assignments)
     {
     }
 
@@ -258,7 +258,15 @@ namespace sqlpp
           -> _new_statement_t<check_update_static_set_t<Assignments...>, update_list_t<void, Assignments...>>
       {
         using Check = check_update_static_set_t<Assignments...>;
-        return _set_impl<void>(Check{}, assignments...);
+        return _set_impl<void>(Check{}, std::make_tuple(assignments...));
+      }
+
+      template <typename... Assignments>
+      auto set(std::tuple<Assignments...> assignments) const
+          -> _new_statement_t<check_update_static_set_t<Assignments...>, update_list_t<void, Assignments...>>
+      {
+        using Check = check_update_static_set_t<Assignments...>;
+        return _set_impl<void>(Check{}, assignments);
       }
 
       template <typename... Assignments>
@@ -267,7 +275,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
                               update_list_t<_database_t, Assignments...>>
       {
         using Check = check_update_dynamic_set_t<_database_t, Assignments...>;
-        return _set_impl<_database_t>(Check{}, assignments...);
+        return _set_impl<_database_t>(Check{}, std::make_tuple(assignments...));
       }
 
     private:
@@ -275,11 +283,11 @@ namespace sqlpp
       auto _set_impl(Check, Assignments... assignments) const -> inconsistent<Check>;
 
       template <typename Database, typename... Assignments>
-      auto _set_impl(consistent_t /*unused*/, Assignments... assignments) const
+      auto _set_impl(consistent_t /*unused*/, std::tuple<Assignments...> assignments) const
           -> _new_statement_t<consistent_t, update_list_t<Database, Assignments...>>
       {
         return {static_cast<const derived_statement_t<Policies>&>(*this),
-                update_list_data_t<Database, Assignments...>{assignments...}};
+                update_list_data_t<Database, Assignments...>{assignments}};
       }
     };
   };
diff --git a/scripts/ddl2cpp b/scripts/ddl2cpp
index 838ba7a2..a39af9bf 100755
--- a/scripts/ddl2cpp
+++ b/scripts/ddl2cpp
@@ -45,17 +45,29 @@ from pyparsing import CaselessLiteral, Literal, SkipTo, restOfLine, oneOf, ZeroO
 # HELPERS
 
 def get_include_guard_name(namespace, inputfile):
-  val = re.sub("[^A-Za-z]+", "_", namespace + '_' + os.path.basename(inputfile))
+  val = re.sub("[^A-Za-z0-9]+", "_", namespace + '_' + os.path.basename(inputfile))
   return val.upper()
 
+def identity_naming_func(s):
+  return s
 
-def repl_func(m):
+def repl_camel_case_func(m):
   if m.group(1) == '_':
     return m.group(2).upper()
   else:
     return m.group(1) + m.group(2).upper()
 
 
+def class_name_naming_func(s):
+  return re.sub("(^|\s|[_0-9])(\S)", repl_camel_case_func, s)
+
+
+def member_name_naming_func(s):
+  return re.sub("(\s|_|[0-9])(\S)", repl_camel_case_func, s)
+
+toClassName = class_name_naming_func
+toMemberName = member_name_naming_func
+
 def repl_func_for_args(m):
   if m.group(1) == '-':
     return m.group(2).upper()
@@ -113,6 +125,7 @@ optionalArgs = {
     '-fail-on-parse': "abort instead of silent genereation of unusable headers",  # failOnParse = True
     '-warn-on-parse': "warn about unusable headers, but continue",  # warnOnParse = True
     '-auto-id': "Assume column 'id' to have an automatic value as if AUTO_INCREMENT was specified (e.g. implicit for SQLite ROWID)",  # autoId = True
+    '-identity-naming': "Use table and column names from the ddl (defaults to UpperCamelCase for tables and lowerCamelCase for columns",  # identityNaming = True
     '-help': "show this help"
 }
 
@@ -129,6 +142,7 @@ failOnParse = False
 warnOnParse = False
 parseError = "Parsing error, possible reason: can't parse default value for a field"
 autoId = False
+identityNaming = False
 
 
 if len(sys.argv) >= 4:
@@ -143,6 +157,10 @@ if len(sys.argv) >= 4:
         else:
             pass
 
+if identityNaming:
+    toClassName = identity_naming_func
+    toMemberName = identity_naming_func
+
 pathToDdl = sys.argv[firstPositional]
 
 pathToHeader = sys.argv[firstPositional + 1] + '.h'
@@ -168,7 +186,16 @@ negativeSign = Literal('-')
 ddlNum = Combine(Optional(negativeSign) + Word(nums + "."))
 ddlTerm = Word(alphanums + "_$")
 ddlName = Or([ddlTerm, ddlString])
+ddlMathOp = Word("+><=-")
+ddlBoolean = Or([ddlWord("AND"), ddlWord("OR"), ddlWord("NOT")])
 ddlArguments = "(" + delimitedList(Or([ddlString, ddlTerm, ddlNum])) + ")"
+ddlMathCond = "(" + delimitedList(
+    Or([
+        Group(ddlName + ddlMathOp + ddlName),
+        Group(ddlName + ddlWord("NOT") + ddlWord("NULL")),
+    ]),
+    delim=ddlBoolean) + ")"
+
 ddlUnsigned = ddlWord("unsigned").setResultsName("isUnsigned")
 ddlNotNull = Group(ddlWord("NOT") + ddlWord("NULL")).setResultsName("notNull")
 ddlDefaultValue = ddlWord("DEFAULT").setResultsName("hasDefaultValue")
@@ -186,8 +213,9 @@ ddlConstraint = Or([
         ddlWord("KEY"),
         ddlWord("INDEX"),
         ddlWord("UNIQUE"),
+        ddlWord("CHECK")
         ])
-ddlColumn = Group(Optional(ddlConstraint).setResultsName("isConstraint") + OneOrMore(MatchFirst([ddlUnsigned, ddlNotNull, ddlAutoValue, ddlDefaultValue, ddlFunctionWord("NOW"), ddlTerm, ddlNum, ddlColumnComment, ddlString, ddlArguments])))
+ddlColumn = Group(Optional(ddlConstraint).setResultsName("isConstraint") + OneOrMore(MatchFirst([ddlUnsigned, ddlNotNull, ddlAutoValue, ddlDefaultValue, ddlFunctionWord("NOW"), ddlTerm, ddlNum, ddlColumnComment, ddlString, ddlArguments, ddlMathCond])))
 ddlIfNotExists = Optional(Group(ddlWord("IF") + ddlWord("NOT") + ddlWord("EXISTS")).setResultsName("ifNotExists"))
 createTable = Group(ddlWord("CREATE") + ddlWord("TABLE") + ddlIfNotExists + ddlName.setResultsName("tableName") + "(" + Group(delimitedList(ddlColumn)).setResultsName("columns") + ")").setResultsName("create")
 #ddlString.setDebug(True) #uncomment to debug pyparsing
@@ -202,15 +230,20 @@ types = {
     'tinyint': 'tinyint',
     'smallint': 'smallint',
     'smallserial': 'smallint', # PostgreSQL
+    'int2': 'smallint', #PostgreSQL
     'integer': 'integer',
     'int': 'integer',
     'serial': 'integer', # PostgreSQL
+    'int4': 'integer', #PostgreSQL
     'mediumint' : 'integer',
     'bigint': 'bigint',
     'bigserial': 'bigint', # PostgreSQL
+    'int8': 'bigint', #PostgreSQL
     'char': 'char_',
     'varchar': 'varchar',
+    'character varying': 'varchar', #PostgreSQL
     'text': 'text',
+    'clob': 'text',
     'tinyblob': 'blob',
     'blob': 'blob',
     'mediumblob': 'blob',
@@ -218,13 +251,22 @@ types = {
     'bool': 'boolean',
     'boolean': 'boolean',
     'double': 'floating_point',
+    'float8': 'floating_point', # PostgreSQL
     'float': 'floating_point',
-    'real': 'floating_point',
+    'float4': 'floating_point', # PostgreSQL
+    'numeric': 'floating_point', # PostgreSQL
     'date': 'day_point',
     'datetime': 'time_point',
+    'time without time zone': 'time_point', # PostgreSQL
+    'time with time zone': 'time_point', # PostgreSQL
     'timestamp': 'time_point',
+    'timestamp without time zone': 'time_point', # PostgreSQL
+    'timestamp with time zone': 'time_point', # PostgreSQL
+    'timestamptz': 'time_point', # PostgreSQL
     'enum': 'text',  # MYSQL
     'set': 'text',  # MYSQL,
+    'json' : 'text', # PostgreSQL
+    'jsonb' : 'text', # PostgreSQL
     'tinyint unsigned': 'tinyint_unsigned', #MYSQL
     'smallint unsigned': 'smallint_unsigned', #MYSQL
     'integer unsigned': 'integer_unsigned', #MYSQL
diff --git a/test_scripts/CMakeLists.txt b/test_scripts/CMakeLists.txt
index fd3c482a..f2f4c34f 100644
--- a/test_scripts/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/test_scripts/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -58,16 +58,26 @@ if (${PYTHONINTERP_FOUND})
 										 "${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/fail"
 										 test)
 
-		set(sqlpp.test.generated.sample "${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/Sample")
-		include_directories(${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR})
-		add_custom_command(
-				OUTPUT "${sqlpp.test.generated.sample}.h"
-				COMMAND "${PYTHON_EXECUTABLE}" "${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/../scripts/ddl2cpp" "${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/ddl2cpp_sample_good.sql" "${sqlpp.test.generated.sample}" test
-				DEPENDS "${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/ddl2cpp_sample_good.sql"
-				VERBATIM)
+    foreach(sample_name sample sample_identity_naming)
+      set(sqlpp.test.generated.sample.include "${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR}/${sample_name}")
+      include_directories(${CMAKE_CURRENT_BINARY_DIR})
+      set(use_identity_naming)
+      if(sample_name STREQUAL "sample_identity_naming")
+        set(use_identity_naming -identity-naming)
+      endif()
+      add_custom_command(
+          OUTPUT "${sqlpp.test.generated.sample.include}.h"
+          COMMAND "${PYTHON_EXECUTABLE}" "${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/../scripts/ddl2cpp"
+                  ${use_identity_naming}
+                  "${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/ddl2cpp_sample_good.sql"
+                  "${sqlpp.test.generated.sample.include}"
+                  test
+          DEPENDS "${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/ddl2cpp_sample_good.sql"
+          VERBATIM)
 
-		add_executable(sqlpp.test.compiled.sample sample.cpp "${sqlpp.test.generated.sample}.h")
-		target_link_libraries(sqlpp.test.compiled.sample PRIVATE sqlpp11)
+      add_executable(sqlpp.test.compiled.${sample_name} ${sample_name}.cpp "${sqlpp.test.generated.sample.include}.h")
+      target_link_libraries(sqlpp.test.compiled.${sample_name} PRIVATE sqlpp11)
+    endforeach()
 
   endif()
 endif()
diff --git a/test_scripts/sample.cpp b/test_scripts/sample.cpp
index 6f48646e..62900760 100644
--- a/test_scripts/sample.cpp
+++ b/test_scripts/sample.cpp
@@ -1,5 +1,15 @@
-#include <Sample.h>
+#include <sample.h>
 
 int main()
 {
+  test::TabFoo tab_foo;
+  tab_foo.delta = "delta";
+  tab_foo.Epsilon = 42;
+  tab_foo.omega = 3.14;
+
+  test::TabBar tab_bar;
+  tab_bar.alpha = 42;
+  tab_bar.beta = "beta";
+  tab_bar.gamma = true;
+  tab_bar.delta = 42;
 }
diff --git a/test_scripts/sample_identity_naming.cpp b/test_scripts/sample_identity_naming.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4e745463
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test_scripts/sample_identity_naming.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+#include <sample_identity_naming.h>
+
+int main()
+{
+  test::tab_foo tab_foo;
+  tab_foo.delta = "delta";
+  tab_foo._epsilon = 42;
+  tab_foo.omega = 3.14;
+
+  test::tab_bar tab_bar;
+  tab_bar.alpha = 42;
+  tab_bar.beta = "beta";
+  tab_bar.gamma = true;
+  tab_bar.delta = 42;
+}
diff --git a/test_serializer/Blob.cpp b/test_serializer/Blob.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..458de030
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test_serializer/Blob.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2017, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *    and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
+ * IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
+ * INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
+ * BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ * DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
+ * LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
+ * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED
+ * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include "compare.h"
+#include "Sample.h"
+#include <sqlpp11/sqlpp11.h>
+
+#include <iostream>
+#include <array>
+
+namespace
+{
+  /*
+  auto getTrue() -> std::string
+  {
+    MockDb::_serializer_context_t printer = {};
+    return serialize(sqlpp::value(true), printer).str();
+  }
+  */
+
+  auto getFalse() -> std::string
+  {
+    MockDb::_serializer_context_t printer = {};
+    return serialize(sqlpp::value(false), printer).str();
+  }
+
+  auto toByteVector(const std::string& s) -> std::vector<std::uint8_t>
+  {
+    return std::vector<std::uint8_t>(s.begin(), s.end());
+  }
+}
+
+int Blob(int, char* [])
+{
+  const auto foo = test::TabFoo{};
+  // const auto bar = test::TabBar{};
+
+  // Unconditionally
+  compare(__LINE__, select(foo.book).from(foo).where(foo.book == toByteVector("john doe")),
+          "SELECT tab_foo.book FROM tab_foo WHERE (tab_foo.book=x'6A6F686E20646F65')");
+
+  std::array<uint8_t, 8> arr{{'j', 'o', 'h', 'n', ' ', 'd', 'o', 'e'}};
+  compare(__LINE__, select(foo.book).from(foo).where(foo.book == arr),
+          "SELECT tab_foo.book FROM tab_foo WHERE (tab_foo.book=x'6A6F686E20646F65')");
+
+  // Never
+  compare(__LINE__, where(sqlpp::value(false)), " WHERE " + getFalse());
+
+  return 0;
+}
diff --git a/test_serializer/CMakeLists.txt b/test_serializer/CMakeLists.txt
index 2246b936..042908e0 100644
--- a/test_serializer/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/test_serializer/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Copyright (c) 2013-2016, Roland Bock
+# Copyright (c) 2013-2017, Roland Bock
 # All rights reserved.
 #
 # Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
@@ -23,14 +23,15 @@
 # SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
 set(test_serializer_names
-	CustomQuery
 	As
+	Blob
+	CustomQuery
+  ForUpdate
   From
   In
   Insert
 	TableAlias
   Where
-  ForUpdate
   )
 
 create_test_sourcelist(test_serializer_sources test_serializer_main.cpp ${test_serializer_names})
diff --git a/tests/Insert.cpp b/tests/Insert.cpp
index 0c6e61b7..43b7c1d0 100644
--- a/tests/Insert.cpp
+++ b/tests/Insert.cpp
@@ -71,10 +71,15 @@ int Insert(int, char* [])
 
   db(multi_insert);
 
+  auto values=[&t](){
+    return std::make_tuple(t.gamma = true, t.delta = sqlpp::tvin(0));
+  };
+
   db(insert_into(t).set(t.gamma = true, t.delta = sqlpp::verbatim<sqlpp::integer>("17+4")));
   db(insert_into(t).set(t.gamma = true, t.delta = sqlpp::null));
   db(insert_into(t).set(t.gamma = true, t.delta = sqlpp::default_value));
   db(insert_into(t).set(t.gamma = true, t.delta = sqlpp::tvin(0)));
+  db(insert_into(t).set(values()));
 
   return 0;
 }
diff --git a/tests/MockDb.h b/tests/MockDb.h
index 05271893..c3a25ef0 100644
--- a/tests/MockDb.h
+++ b/tests/MockDb.h
@@ -36,9 +36,10 @@
 #include <sstream>
 
 // an object to store internal Mock flags and values to validate in tests
-struct InternalMockData {
-    sqlpp::isolation_level _last_isolation_level;
-    sqlpp::isolation_level _default_isolation_level;
+struct InternalMockData
+{
+  sqlpp::isolation_level _last_isolation_level;
+  sqlpp::isolation_level _default_isolation_level;
 };
 
 template <bool enforceNullResultTreatment>
@@ -254,7 +255,7 @@ struct MockDbT : public sqlpp::connection
 
   void start_transaction()
   {
-      _mock_data._last_isolation_level = _mock_data._default_isolation_level;
+    _mock_data._last_isolation_level = _mock_data._default_isolation_level;
   }
 
   void start_transaction(sqlpp::isolation_level level)
@@ -264,22 +265,25 @@ struct MockDbT : public sqlpp::connection
 
   void set_default_isolation_level(sqlpp::isolation_level level)
   {
-      _mock_data._default_isolation_level = level;
+    _mock_data._default_isolation_level = level;
   }
 
   sqlpp::isolation_level get_default_isolation_level()
   {
-      return _mock_data._default_isolation_level;
+    return _mock_data._default_isolation_level;
   }
 
   void rollback_transaction(bool)
-  {}
+  {
+  }
 
   void commit_transaction()
-  {}
+  {
+  }
 
   void report_rollback_failure(std::string)
-  {}
+  {
+  }
 
   // temporary data store to verify the expected results were produced
   InternalMockData _mock_data;
@@ -470,24 +474,31 @@ struct MockSizeDb : public sqlpp::connection
 
   void set_default_isolation_level(sqlpp::isolation_level level)
   {
-      _mock_data._default_isolation_level = level;
+    _mock_data._default_isolation_level = level;
   }
 
   sqlpp::isolation_level get_default_isolation_level()
   {
-      return _mock_data._default_isolation_level;
+    return _mock_data._default_isolation_level;
   }
 
   void rollback_transaction(bool)
-  {}
+  {
+  }
 
   void commit_transaction()
-  {}
+  {
+  }
 
   void report_rollback_failure(std::string)
-  {}
+  {
+  }
 
   // temporary data store to verify the expected results were produced
   InternalMockData _mock_data;
 };
+
+using MockDb = MockDbT<false>;
+using EnforceDb = MockDbT<true>;
+
 #endif
diff --git a/tests/Ppgen.cpp b/tests/Ppgen.cpp
index 9093e473..70332796 100644
--- a/tests/Ppgen.cpp
+++ b/tests/Ppgen.cpp
@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ SQLPP_DECLARE_TABLE(
 	(id     , int         , SQLPP_PRIMARY_KEY)
 	(name   , varchar(255), SQLPP_NOT_NULL   )
 	(feature, int         , SQLPP_NOT_NULL   )
+	(age    , int_unsigned, SQLPP_NOT_NULL   )
+	(level  , real        , SQLPP_NOT_NULL   )
 )
 
 SQLPP_DECLARE_TABLE(
@@ -76,14 +78,29 @@ int Ppgen(int, char* [])
 
   db(insert_into(f).default_values());
 
-  auto i = insert_into(p).columns(p.name, p.feature);
-  i.values.add(p.name = "Roland", p.feature = 1);
-  i.values.add(p.name = "Zaphod", p.feature = sqlpp::default_value);
+  auto i = insert_into(p).columns(p.name, p.feature, p.age, p.level);
+  i.values.add(p.name = "Roland"
+               , p.feature = 1
+               , p.age = static_cast<unsigned int>(32)
+               , p.level = 3.14);
+  i.values.add(p.name = "Zaphod"
+               , p.feature = sqlpp::default_value
+               , p.age = static_cast<unsigned int>(16)
+               , p.level = 3.14*2);
   db(i);
 
-  auto pi = db.prepare(insert_into(p).set(p.name = parameter(f.name), p.feature = parameter(p.feature)));
+  auto pi = db.prepare(
+    insert_into(p).set(
+       p.name = parameter(f.name)
+      ,p.feature = parameter(p.feature)
+      ,p.age = parameter(p.age)
+      ,p.level = parameter(p.level)
+    )
+  );
   pi.params.name = "likes java";
-  pi.params.feature = true;
+  pi.params.feature = 2;
+  pi.params.age = 21;
+  pi.params.level = 3.14;
 
   db(pi);
   return 0;
diff --git a/tests/Sample.h b/tests/Sample.h
index 15e7ee69..b610d618 100644
--- a/tests/Sample.h
+++ b/tests/Sample.h
@@ -97,9 +97,31 @@ namespace test
       };
       using _traits = sqlpp::make_traits<sqlpp::bigint_unsigned, sqlpp::tag::can_be_null>;
     };
+    struct Book
+    {
+      struct _alias_t
+      {
+        static constexpr const char _literal[] = "book";
+        using _name_t = sqlpp::make_char_sequence<sizeof(_literal), _literal>;
+        template <typename T>
+        struct _member_t
+        {
+          T book;
+          T& operator()()
+          {
+            return book;
+          }
+          const T& operator()() const
+          {
+            return book;
+          }
+        };
+      };
+      using _traits = sqlpp::make_traits<sqlpp::blob, sqlpp::tag::can_be_null>;
+    };
   }
 
-  struct TabFoo : sqlpp::table_t<TabFoo, TabFoo_::Delta, TabFoo_::Epsilon, TabFoo_::Omega, TabFoo_::Psi>
+  struct TabFoo : sqlpp::table_t<TabFoo, TabFoo_::Delta, TabFoo_::Epsilon, TabFoo_::Omega, TabFoo_::Psi, TabFoo_::Book>
   {
     struct _alias_t
     {
diff --git a/tests/Update.cpp b/tests/Update.cpp
index 7a4bf569..78d181e9 100644
--- a/tests/Update.cpp
+++ b/tests/Update.cpp
@@ -63,11 +63,15 @@ int Update(int, char* [])
 
   db(u);
 
+  auto values=[&t](){
+    return std::make_tuple(t.delta += t.alpha, t.beta = "no cake this time");
+  };
+
   db(update(t).set(t.delta = sqlpp::verbatim<sqlpp::integer>("17+4")).unconditionally());
   db(update(t).set(t.delta = sqlpp::null).unconditionally());
   db(update(t).set(t.delta = sqlpp::default_value).unconditionally());
 
   db(update(t).set(t.delta += t.alpha * 2, t.beta += " and cake").unconditionally());
-
+  db(update(t).set(values()).unconditionally());
   return 0;
 }
diff --git a/tests/With.cpp b/tests/With.cpp
index 71c2c1c1..dc51b840 100644
--- a/tests/With.cpp
+++ b/tests/With.cpp
@@ -49,5 +49,11 @@ int With(int, char* [])
 
   db(with(y)(select(y.alpha).from(y).unconditionally()));
 
+  using ::sqlpp::alias::a;
+  using ::sqlpp::alias::b;
+  const auto c =
+      sqlpp::cte(b).as(select(t.alpha.as(a)).from(t).unconditionally().union_all(select(sqlpp::value(123).as(a))));
+  db(with(c)(select(all_of(c)).from(c).unconditionally()));
+
   return 0;
 }