How can a table search be performed using a stored procedure without the use of loops or cursors?

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One way to perform a table search using a stored procedure without the use of loops or cursors is to use the SQL Server built-in function called "LIKE" in conjunction with the SELECT statement. The LIKE function allows for wildcard searching of data within a specified column.

Here is an example of how this can be implemented in a stored procedure:

CREATE PROCEDURE SearchTable @searchTerm VARCHAR(50), @columnName VARCHAR(50) AS BEGIN SET NOCOUNT ON;

SELECT * FROM YourTable
WHERE CONVERT(NVARCHAR(MAX), @columnName) LIKE '%' + @searchTerm + '%';

END

In this example, the stored procedure takes in two parameters - the search term and the column name to search. It then uses the LIKE function to search for any records in the specified column that contain the search term (surrounded by wildcard characters to allow for partial matches). The results are returned in a SELECT statement.

This approach is efficient and avoids the need for looping through the records or using cursors. It also allows for flexibility in terms of the column that is searched and the search term that is used.