How do I handle errors in SQL transactions?

How do I handle errors in SQL transactions?

To handle errors in SQL transactions, you can use the TRY...CATCH block. This allows you to catch errors and manage them gracefully.

Can you give me an example of using TRY...CATCH?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

BEGIN TRY
    BEGIN TRANSACTION;
    -- Your SQL commands here
    COMMIT;
END TRY
BEGIN CATCH
    ROLLBACK;
    PRINT 'Error occurred: ' + ERROR_MESSAGE();
END CATCH;

What happens if I don't use TRY...CATCH?

If you don't use TRY...CATCH, any error will cause the transaction to fail, and changes will not be rolled back automatically.

Are there any best practices for error handling in SQL?

Yes, always log errors for debugging, use meaningful error messages, and ensure transactions are kept as short as possible.