13. Stored Procedures and Functions

This module teaches server-side logic patterns for repeatable operations and consistent business behavior.

Lessons

• Stored Procedures Basics
• User-Defined Functions
• Control Flow and Error Handling

Procedure vs Function

Aspect	Procedure	Function
Return value	Optional result sets/out params	Single scalar value
DML support	Yes	Limited by deterministic/safety rules
Typical use	Workflow automation	Reusable calculation logic

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