A way to "test" queries before they are executed

I'm using mysql and php

[pixeltierra]

I'm looking for a method to test queries and check for errors, but without actually performing the queries. Is something like this built in to php or mysql?

Any help appreciated.

[smatts9]

I installed Apache / mySQL / PHP on my PC and use it to test all my stuff.

[pixeltierra]

But that's not testing them, since it's still performing them. I also run php, mysql on my local machine, but what I'm making is an user application that could really benefit from having a option to test a query and show the user if there is any error before actually exacuting the query.

[volatilegx]

I don't believe there is a way... [answers.google.com...]