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CALL Statement

The CALL statement is used to execute a stored procedure in the database. Stored procedures are predefined SQL code blocks that perform specific tasks.

Examples of Using CALL

Scenario: Calling a Stored Procedure

CALL InsertNewFighter('Praveen', 'Kanchipuram', '1988-05-20', 'Education Reformer');

Output:

Stored procedure executed successfully, and a new record is inserted.

Do's and Don'ts

Do's

  • Use stored procedures to encapsulate and reuse SQL logic.
  • Ensure that input parameters are sanitized to prevent SQL injection.
  • Test stored procedures thoroughly before deploying to production.

Don'ts

  • Don't use stored procedures without understanding their logic and impact.
  • Don't execute stored procedures on critical tables without proper testing.
  • Don't ignore error handling within stored procedures.
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