title: What's wrong with this MySQL statement: DECLARE @ID INT
body: <pre><code>DECLARE @ID INT ;
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>This statement parses fine with MS SQL Server, but gives me</p>
  
  <p><em>You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'DECLARE @ID INT' at line 1</em></p>
  
  <p>Does anyone have any idea about the reason?</p>