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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: 22-Jun-2020
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