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The mysql client typically is used interactively, like this:

debian1:~# mysql db_name

However, it is also possible to put your SQL statements in a file and then tell mysql to read its input from that file. To do so, create a text file text_file that contains the statements you wish to execute. Then invoke mysql as shown here:

debian1:~# mysql db_name < text_file

If you place a USE db_name statement as the first statement in the file, it is unnecessary to specify the database name on the command line:

debian1:~# mysql < text_file

From the MySQL Manual

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