INSERT vs LOAD DATA INFILE in MySQL: When to Choose Each for Speed and Bulk Loads

This article compares MySQL's INSERT INTO and LOAD DATA INFILE statements, explains their syntax, shows practical examples, highlights when each should be used for bulk data loading, discusses error handling with IGNORE, and explains why LOAD DATA INFILE is typically faster.

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INSERT vs LOAD DATA INFILE in MySQL: When to Choose Each for Speed and Bulk Loads