Syntax error What are the different MySQL prompts we have on the command line?

What are the different MySQL prompts we have on the command line?



As we know that after writing the first line of multiple-line queries, MySQL changes the prompt. The following table shows different MySQL prompts and it's meaning −

Prompt
Meaning
         mysql>
It means MySQL is ready for a new command.
 → It means that MySQL is waiting for the next line of multiple-line command.
 ‘>
It means that MySQL is waiting for the next line, waiting for the completion of a string that began with a single quote.
 “>
It means that MySQL is waiting for the next line, waiting for the completion of a string that began with a double quote.

 `>
It means that MySQL is waiting for the next line, waiting for the completion of an identifier that began with a backtick (`).
/*>
It means that MySQL is waiting for the next line, waiting for the completion of a comment that began with /*.

It means that MySQL prompts give valuable feedback with the help of which we can be aware of what MySQL is waiting for.

Updated on: 2020-06-22T10:57:40+05:30

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