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What is the main idea behind MySQL LAST_INSERT_ID() Function?
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___ LAST_INSERT_ID();3Order
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The LAST_INSERT_ID() function returns the AUTO_INCREMENT id of the last row that has been inserted in a table.
Definition and Usage
MySQL LAST_INSERT_ID() Function
Example
SELECT LAST_INSERT_ID();Definition and Usage
The LAST_INSERT_ID() function returns the AUTO_INCREMENT id of the last row that has been inserted in a table.
Syntax
LAST_INSERT_ID(
expression
)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| expression | Optional. An expression |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From MySQL 4.0 |
|---|