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http://www.mysqlperformanceblog.com/2006/08/02/mysql-prepared-statements/ http://www.mysqlperformanceblog.com/2006/08/02/mysql-prepare... Pros: 1. Save on query parsing 2. Save on data conversion and copying 3. Avoid SQL Injection 4. Save memory on handling blobs There are also a number of cons. Check out the article before you make this jump.