MySQL syntax checker and code validation tool

Code less and accomplish more with the exemplary IntelliSense-style code completion and syntax check functionality that comes in dbForge Studio for MySQL.

dbForge Studio for MySQL is a feature-rich IDE designed to facilitate MySQL and MariaDB database development, maintenance, and administration. The Studio can boast a set of immaculate inbuilt tools among which code completion and syntax check really make the difference.

Context-aware phrase completion
Impeccable syntax check
Code refactoring
Code highlighting
Alias management

Video guide: How does MySQL syntax checker work?

Watch the video to see dbForge Studio for MySQL in action. Learn how it makes database development a whole lot easier and more efficient. Code Editor is one of the advanced features expected from any modern IDE.

Smart MySQL code completion

Auto-completion pop-ups and query hints greatly facilitate routine coding and eliminate typos and casual errors. dbForge Studio for MySQL helps speed up query writing and enhance code accuracy.

With the Code completion feature, you can greatly benefit from:

Keyword suggestions
Object suggestions
Wildcards
Pair highlighting
Parameter Information for stored procedures
JOIN clause auto generation
Highlight occurrences of an identifier

Quick CRUD generation

With the CRUD Generator, you can generate a result script for the SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements to a new SQL document in a New York minute. Just right-click a table or multiple tables in Database Explorer, select CRUD under the Generate Script As menu, and then select the destination for the script. The generated CRUD statement can be opened in the SQL Editor, saved to a file, or copied to clipboard.

dbForge Studio for MySQL allows configuring CRUD generation to fit your needs. You can select statements to be included in the script and specify the order of the columns. You can also modify the template scripts for each part of the CRUD statement.

MySQL code validator

An advanced syntax checker is one of the most precious tools of dbForge Studio for MySQL in terms of code quality and a gain of time. It allows spotting errors and validating queries on the fly.

Syntax validator scans the code you type and when it detects a mistake, it highlights the problematic place with the red wavy underline giving you a possibility to immediately fix it.

You no longer need to scour through large scripts trying to catch a mistake, our MySQL checker will do it for you.

Quick object information

dbForge Studio for MySQL shows object information in an object definition tooltip. Just point to the schema object in your script and the object information tooltip will pop up.

The Go To Definition option allows getting more detailed information about database objects such as the creation script for that object and a summary of the object. The option is available for tables, views, procedures, functions, and events.

Getting instant object information significantly speeds up coding and improves productivity.

MySQL code navigation - Go to definition

Renaming database objects
on the fly

You need to invest a lot of time and effort to rename database objects. dbForge Studio for MySQL allows you to quickly rename all the objects you need as well as preview the changes before applying them. The feature makes it possible to safely change the names of tables, table columns, views, aliases, stored routines, local variables, triggers, events, UDFs, and users.

FAQ

What does it mean to have a syntax error in a query?

Having an SQL syntax error means that your SQL query is constructed incorrectly. As a result, when you execute it, it does not bring you the required results. The system can also throw an error message when you are attempting to execute that query. Syntax errors are the most common SQL errors.

Which kinds of errors will the Syntax Checker for MySQL report?

The Syntax Checker tracks and validates the code in the process of typing. It identifies all the syntax errors, such as typos, incorrect order of clauses, missing clauses, incorrect usage of quotes and brackets, etc. As soon as it detects any issue, it underlines it with the red wavy line in the code.

Is it a free syntax checker?

Automatic SQL syntax check is one of the features provided by of dbForge Studio for MySQL. It is present in Professional and Enterprise editions.

How do I install a syntax checker?

The SQL Syntax Checker is available in dbForge Studio for MySQL – it is not provided as stand-alone software.

How can I quickly learn to use code completion for MySQL?

The Code Editor of dbForge Studio for MySQL has an intuitive GUI so that even beginners can master the code completion quickly. Also, Devart provides plenty of learning materials, including video tutorials and detailed documentation on all features.

Besides, you can address the customer support managers and get professional technical assistance.

Should I choose a paid tool or an open-source one?

Paid tools are more reliable – they guarantee technical support, provide regular updates with bug fixes and new features, and offer lots of learning materials. Besides, paid tools usually exceed open-source ones in functionality.

Conclusion

dbForge Studio for MySQL possesses ample opportunities for producing flawless standards-driven code. The IDE can boast mature features for MySQL code formatting and code editing, data and schema migrations, data population, data analysis, exporting and importing data, and many, many more. Give the Studio a try and get more efficiency for better workflow.

Availability in the editions of dbForge Studio for MySQL

Feature

Enterprise

Professional

Standard

Express

Automatic SQL syntax check

Context-sensitive code completion

Phrase completion

Support for SQL refactoring

Quick information about schema objects

Parameter information for stored routines