MySQL CURDATE() Function Explained

The CURDATE() function in MySQL is used to retrieve the current date (without the time part). Specifically, it returns a date string in the format YYYY-MM-DD, indicating the present date.

Here is a simple example demonstrating how to use the CURDATE() function.

SELECT CURDATE();

Performing the above SQL query will return a current date string similar to 2022-01-31. This function is typically used to retrieve the current date for date-related operations and comparisons, without considering the specific time part.

Please note that the CURDATE() function only returns the current date (year, month, day) and does not include the time part.