What is a stored procedure in SQL?

What is a stored procedure in SQL with example?

A stored procedure is a prepared SQL code that you can save, so the code can be reused over and over again. So if you have an SQL query that you write over and over again, save it as a stored procedure, and then just call it to execute it.

What is the purpose of a stored procedure?

A stored procedure provides an important layer of security between the user interface and the database. It supports security through data access controls because end users may enter or change data, but do not write procedures.

What is SQL in stored procedure?

The MS SQL Server Stored procedure is used to save time to write code again and again by storing the same in database and also get the required output by passing parameters.

What is difference between SQL query and stored procedure?

What is the difference between a query and stored procedure? query and stored procedure do the same thing but the difference is that a query should be compiled everytime the query is executed,while the stored procedure is in compiled form when executed first time.