What's wrong with this MySQL statement: DECLARE @ID INT

Question

DECLARE @ID INT ;

This statement parses fine with MS SQL Server, but gives me

You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'DECLARE @ID INT' at line 1

Does anyone have any idea about the reason?

Answer 1

DECLARE is used in stored procedures/functions.

If you're looking to set a variable for just regular queries, use SET

Answer 2

try naming the variable without the @

DECLARE id INT;