Depends on how many variables I'm setting. Generally, if 3 or less I go with one line - otherwise it gets too 'busy' and can make it difficult to maintain, especially for those who 'inherit' the code. I can't tell you how many times I've had to resort to 'Find' to find where a variable is getting 'reset' and finding it in the middle of a 30 variable store statement.


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>I see now. I understand that you prefer multiple lines. But if I use my syntax (SELECT...) I can put it all in one line. I am just trying to make my stored procedure, where I have to initialized tons of variable to a empty string, shorter (fewer lines so that it would be easier to read). Do you see anything wrong with this SELECT of multiple variables?