Debugging stored procedures can be implemented in Navicat through graphical tools. The specific steps are as follows: 1. Use debugging mode to open the stored procedures to ensure debugging permissions and stable connections; 2. Set breakpoints in the debugging interface and execute them step by step, and use functions such as "Single-step execution", "Step in", and "Breaking out" to control the process; 3. View variable values and output results, and monitor data changes through the variable window and message panel; 4. After debugging is completed, click "Stop Debugging" to exit the session, save and re-debug.

Debugging stored procedures is actually not complicated in Navicat. You can quickly get started by just being familiar with its debugging interface and processes. Navicat provides graphical debugging tools that can set breakpoints, execute line by line, view variable values, etc., which is very suitable for troubleshooting logical errors or performance issues.

Below are some key operations and precautions to help you debug stored procedures smoothly.

Open stored procedures using debug mode

The first step in debugging stored procedures in Navicat is to enter "debug mode". You need to find the stored procedures in the target database first, right-click and select the "Debug" option.

• Make sure your database users have debug permissions (such as MySQL's SUPER permissions)
• If you are using a remote database, ensure that the connection is stable and the server allows debugging
• The debugging functions supported by different database types are slightly different, such as the debugger mechanisms of MySQL and PostgreSQL are different.

After entering the debugging interface, you will see a window similar to a code editor, which contains panels such as variable monitoring, stack traces, etc.

Set breakpoints and execute step by step

The core of debugging is to set breakpoints to pause the execution process and observe the current context state.

1. Click the blank space on the left in the stored procedure code to set the break point
2. Each time you run debugging, it will pause at the breakpoint, you can view the value of the current variable
3. Use functions such as "Single-step execution", "Step in", and "Breaking out" to control the execution process

A tip: If your stored procedure nests calling other procedures, it is recommended to use "step in" to dig into the internal logic; if you just want to skip the call part, use "skip".

View variable values and output results

During debugging, you can view the value changes of all local variables and parameters in real time in the "Variables" window. This is very helpful in determining whether the program is running as expected.

• Variable values will be automatically updated as code execution
• If there are many variables, you can quickly locate it through the search box
• The output information can be displayed in the Message panel via SELECT or PRINT

Sometimes you will find that the variable is not assigned as expected. At this time, you need to go back to check whether the assignment statement is executed correctly, or whether the conditional branch has misjudgment.

Remember to close the debugging session after debugging is completed

After debugging is completed, don't forget to close the debugging session, otherwise it may occupy database resources or affect other operations.

• Click the "Stop Debug" button to exit debug mode
• If you need to debug again, just open the debug window again
• Remember to save and re-debug after modifying the code, otherwise it may still be the old version of logic.

Basically these steps. Although the debugging function of Navicat is not particularly complicated, it can save a lot of troubleshooting time if used properly, especially when dealing with complex logic or data flow. Just practice a few more times and debugging stored procedures will become very natural.

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