I don't see how LIMIT would make a difference.   LAST_INSERT_ID() only returns one 
record.

But it's worth trying in a big loop to get timing numbers.


>>I have a rather simple straightforward question that I was not able to find 
>>in any of the documentation.
>>I am in the process of writing an application, and I was wonder whether 
>>there is any benefit (or penalty) in LIMIT(ing) a LAST_INSERT_ID() query?
>>
>>i.e.
>>SELECT LAST_INSERT_ID() FROM foo
>>vs.
>>SELECT LAST_INSERT_ID() FROM foo LIMIT 1
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Eric Absgarten




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