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Loops in MySQL

MySQL offers several loop structures to automate and streamline


database operations. These loops allow developers to repeatedly
execute a block of code, making MySQL a powerful tool for
automating and optimizing database tasks.
Basic Loop: Syntax and
Usage
1 Initialization
Declare a variable to act as the loop counter.

2 Condition
Specify the condition that determines when the loop
should terminate.

3 Body
Include the SQL statements to be executed within
the loop.
While Loop: Conditional
Execution
Syntax Advantages Use Cases

The WHILE loop Useful for Ideal for scenarios


repeatedly implementing where the number
executes a block of complex logic and of iterations is
code as long as a handling variable unknown or
specified condition number of dependent on
is true. iterations. dynamic data.
Repeat Loop: Reverse
Iteration
Condition
The REPEAT loop executes a block of code until a
specified condition is met.

Body
The SQL statements inside the loop are executed at
least once, regardless of the condition.

Termination
The loop terminates when the specified condition
becomes true.

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