What is the difference between functions & stored procedures?
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What is the difference between functions & stored procedures?
The function must return a value but in Stored Procedure it is optional. Even a procedure can return zero or n values. Functions can have only input parameters for it whereas Procedures can have input or output parameters. Functions can be called from Procedure whereas Procedures cannot be called from a Function.
Which is faster function or stored procedure?
There is no difference in speed between a query run inside a function and one run inside a procedure. Stored procedures have problems aggregating results, they cannot be composed with other stored procedures.
When would you use a stored procedure over a function?
as to the benefits of a udf vs an sps: Procedure allows SELECT as well as DML(INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE) statement in it whereas Function allows only SELECT statement in it. Procedures can’t be utilized in a SELECT statement whereas Function can be embedded in a SELECT statement.
How do I find the data difference between two databases in SQL Server?
Comparing Database Data
- On the SQL menu, point to Data Compare, and then click New Data Comparison.
- Identify the source and target databases.
- Select the check boxes for the tables and views that you want to compare.
Can a function call a stored procedure in SQL Server?
According to Microsoft standard, stored procedures cannot be executed inside the function, but technically it is possible with some tweaks.
Can we call trigger inside stored procedure?
A: Yes, we can call stored procedure inside the trigger.
What is difference between function and procedure in SQL?
A function returns a value and control to calling function or code. A procedure returns the control but not any value to calling function or code. A procedure has support for try-catch blocks. A select statement can have a function call.
How will you compare stored procedures on two databases in SQL Server?
Compare Two Database and find differences First, open the SQL Server Database project with visual studio, right-click on it, and choose compare schema as depicted. Then, we will select the source and target databases and provide a connection to those.
