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If I define a variable like set @a = 1; . How can I

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If I define a variable like set @a = "1";. How can I see that @a is a string?

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    You cannot determine the type of a variable in MySQL.

    As an alternative, you can easily CAST() your variable in the type you desire:

    @a = CAST(123 AS CHAR);
    

    More information and examples about casting in the MySQL Manual:

    11.9. Cast Functions and Operators

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