What is a MySQL stored procedure?

MySQL’s stored procedures are a collection of SQL statements stored and executed internally within the database server. They can contain SQL statements, control structures, variable declarations and assignments, similar to functions or methods in a program. Stored procedures can be called and executed, helping to simplify complex SQL operations and improve the performance and security of the database. MySQL supports the creation, execution, and management of stored procedures, allowing them to be used in the database to perform specific business logic or operations.