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QWhat is a stored function in MySQL?

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  • A A reusable program that returns a single value ✔ ✖
  • B A type of trigger that executes SQL statements automatically ✔ ✖
  • C A temporary table used for data storage ✔ ✖
  • D A mechanism for defining custom data types in the database ✔ ✖
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A stored function in MySQL is a reusable program that is stored in the database and can be called multiple times. It performs a specific task and returns a single value as a result. Stored functions are commonly used for calculations, data manipulation, and complex data operations.

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