What is a Cursor in SQL ?

Think of a cursor in SQL like a pointer that allows you to navigate through a set of rows returned by a query, one row at a time. It’s like a virtual hand that can grab one row of data from a table, process it, and then move on to the next row. Types of Cursors: There are mainly two types of cursors in SQL: Implicit Cursors: These cursors are created by default when you execute a SQL query....

April 15, 2024 · 3 min · Ashwini Shalke