The native PL/SQL insert statement in the first example actually generates a recursive SQL statement--' insert into mytestvalues (:1)'--and binds the values on each iteration.

Learn some of the best practices for optimizing cursor performance in SQL Server, such as cursor types, scope, set-based operations, and loop avoidance.

ODBC Dynamic Cursors A dynamic cursor is just that: dynamic. It can detect any changes made to the membership, order, and values of the result set after the cursor is opened. For example, suppose a ...