Stored Procedures (SP) in Databases

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What is a Stored Procedure (SP)?

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A Stored Procedure (SP) is a set of SQL instructions that are stored and executed on the database server.

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What are the benefits of using Stored Procedures?

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Stored Procedures automate repetitive tasks and perform complex operations in the database without rewriting the same code.

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Where are Stored Procedures stored and executed?

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Stored Procedures are stored in the database and executed directly on the database server.

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How do Stored Procedures improve efficiency?

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They improve efficiency by eliminating the need to send and process the same code repeatedly from the client application.

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What types of tasks can Stored Procedures automate?

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Stored Procedures can automate complex tasks such as calculations, validations, or updates of records across multiple tables.

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What are input and output parameters in Stored Procedures?

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Input parameters allow customization of queries, while output parameters can return results or execution states to the caller.

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What is the advantage of reusability in Stored Procedures?

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Stored Procedures can be called multiple times from different applications or procedures, promoting code reuse and modularity.

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How do Stored Procedures enhance database security?

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Stored Procedures improve security by allowing users to execute predefined procedures without granting direct access to database tables.

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What is the optimization benefit of using Stored Procedures?

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Stored Procedures are compiled once on the server, which can enhance performance compared to executing repeated SQL queries.