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What is a common reason for using the ALTER TABLE command in MySQL Workbench?
What is a common reason for using the ALTER TABLE command in MySQL Workbench?
- To view the existing data in a table.
- To add new columns for changing data requirements. (correct)
- To create new tables in the database.
- To delete the entire database.
Which scenario does NOT involve using the ALTER TABLE command?
Which scenario does NOT involve using the ALTER TABLE command?
- Removing duplicate records from the table. (correct)
- Changing a column data type for performance.
- Renaming a column.
- Dropping an unnecessary column.
How would you use the ALTER TABLE command to implement foreign key constraints?
How would you use the ALTER TABLE command to implement foreign key constraints?
- ALTER TABLE employees ADD CONSTRAINT foreign_key_name FOREIGN KEY (department_id) REFERENCES departments(id); (correct)
- ALTER TABLE employees RENAME department_id TO dept_id FOREIGN KEY;
- ALTER TABLE employees MODIFY department_id INT FOREIGN KEY;
- ALTER TABLE employees DROP department_id;
In MySQL Workbench, what would a command to drop a column look like?
In MySQL Workbench, what would a command to drop a column look like?
Which of the following is an example of modifying a column's constraint using ALTER TABLE?
Which of the following is an example of modifying a column's constraint using ALTER TABLE?
What is a potential advantage of partitioning tables in MySQL?
What is a potential advantage of partitioning tables in MySQL?
What does the command ALTER TABLE employees CHANGE emp_id new_emp_id INT; do?
What does the command ALTER TABLE employees CHANGE emp_id new_emp_id INT; do?
When might you want to drop a constraint using ALTER TABLE?
When might you want to drop a constraint using ALTER TABLE?
Which command would you use to optimize a table?
Which command would you use to optimize a table?
Flashcards
ALTER TABLE command in MySQL
ALTER TABLE command in MySQL
A SQL command used to modify the structure of an existing table.
Adding columns
Adding columns
Adding new columns to a table to hold new types of data.
Modifying column data types
Modifying column data types
Changing the data type of existing columns to improve data integrity or performance.
Dropping columns
Dropping columns
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Adding indexes
Adding indexes
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Adding constraints
Adding constraints
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Renaming columns
Renaming columns
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Partitioning tables
Partitioning tables
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CHECK TABLE
CHECK TABLE
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Optimizing a table
Optimizing a table
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Study Notes
ALTER TABLE Command in MySQL Workbench
- The
ALTER TABLEcommand modifies existing table structures in MySQL Workbench - Used for adding, modifying, or dropping columns
- Also used to add/drop indexes and constraints
- Enables adapting database schemas to changing requirements without recreating the entire table
- Preserves existing data and relationships
Common ALTER TABLE Scenarios
- Add new columns to accommodate new data requirements
- Modify column data types or constraints for better data integrity or performance
- Drop unnecessary columns to reduce storage or simplify table structure
- Add or drop indexes to improve query performance
- Add or drop constraints to enforce data integrity rules
- Rename columns or change table engines
- Partition tables to manage large datasets more efficiently
Altering the Employees Table (Example)
- Table: employees
- Field:
emp_id(INT),department_id(INT),name(VARCHAR(255)),date_of_birth(DATE),gender(VARCHAR(10)),contact_info(VARCHAR(255)),address(VARCHAR(255)) emp_id: Primary key, unique identifierdepartment_id: Employee's department numbername: Employee's full namedate_of_birth: Employee's date of birthgender: Employee's gendercontact_info: Employee's contact informationaddress: Employee's address
Examples of ALTER TABLE Modifications
- Adding a column:
ALTER TABLE employees ADD COLUMN email VARCHAR(255); - Modifying column data type:
ALTER TABLE employees MODIFY COLUMN email VARCHAR(100); - Removing a column:
ALTER TABLE employees DROP COLUMN email; - Changing column name:
ALTER TABLE employees CHANGE emp_id employee_id INT;
Adding a Foreign Key Constraint
ALTER TABLE employees ADD CONSTRAINT fk_department FOREIGN KEY (department_id) REFERENCES departments(id);
CHECK TABLE Command
- Used to check MySQL tables for errors, corruption, or inconsistencies in structure or data
- Ensures data consistency and validity
- Helps identify and resolve any potential issues impacting table reliability and accuracy
Optimizing Tables
- The
CHECK TABLEcommand is used for error checking, integrity verification, and inconsistencies. - Optimizing a table in MySQL Workbench improves performance by
- Reducing fragmentation
- Optimizing storage space
- Rebuilding indexes
- Leads to faster query execution and reduced disk space usage
- Optimization recommended after substantial data modifications or in case of frequent inserts, updates, or deletes, resulting in table fragmentation.
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