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What is the purpose of the USE
command in MySQL?
What is the purpose of the USE
command in MySQL?
What is the data type of the gender
field in the person
table?
What is the data type of the gender
field in the person
table?
What is the correct syntax to insert data into the person
table?
What is the correct syntax to insert data into the person
table?
What is the purpose of the UPDATE
command in MySQL?
What is the purpose of the UPDATE
command in MySQL?
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What is the default port number used to connect to the MySQL server?
What is the default port number used to connect to the MySQL server?
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What is the purpose of the CREATE TABLE
command in MySQL?
What is the purpose of the CREATE TABLE
command in MySQL?
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What is the correct syntax to create a new database in MySQL?
What is the correct syntax to create a new database in MySQL?
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What is the purpose of the SELECT
command in MySQL?
What is the purpose of the SELECT
command in MySQL?
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What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
What is the primary function of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
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What is the term for the real-life things about which we want to store data?
What is the term for the real-life things about which we want to store data?
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What is the purpose of a data model?
What is the purpose of a data model?
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What is the language used to interact with relational databases?
What is the language used to interact with relational databases?
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What is the function of the CREATE TABLE command in SQL?
What is the function of the CREATE TABLE command in SQL?
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What is the term for the physical representation of an entity, with each attribute becoming a field within the table?
What is the term for the physical representation of an entity, with each attribute becoming a field within the table?
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What is MySQL?
What is MySQL?
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Study Notes
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- A DBMS is a computer system that helps store, organize, manage, and process data.
- It is a high-level system that enables users to define, record, query, update, and manage data.
- DBMS provides functionality to create, host, and manage databases.
Relational Databases
- Relational databases are a type of DBMS that stores data in tables with relationships between them.
- This course focuses on relational databases, specifically MySQL.
Entities and Attributes
- Entities are real-life things about which we want to store data.
- Examples of entities include a person, a book, a car, or a building.
- Attributes are the data itself, which can be physical characteristics (e.g., weight, height, color) or other types of information.
Data Models
- A data model is a larger design that includes multiple entities and their attributes.
- It is a conceptual design that helps us organize and structure data.
- Data models are similar to building designs or plans.
Databases and Tables
- A database is a collection of entities, which are stored in tables.
- A table is a physical representation of an entity, with each attribute becoming a field within the table.
- A database can contain multiple tables, and each table can have multiple fields.
MySQL
- MySQL is a specific relational database management system (RDBMS) used for this course.
- It is a software that runs as a server, and can be accessed using a client application like MySQL Workbench.
- MySQL uses a language called SQL (Structured Query Language) to interact with the database.
SQL Basics
- SQL is a language used to interact with relational databases.
- There are six basic constructs in SQL:
- CREATE TABLE: creates a new table.
- ALTER TABLE: modifies an existing table.
- DROP TABLE: deletes a table.
- INSERT: adds new records to a table.
- UPDATE: modifies existing records in a table.
- DELETE: deletes records from a table.
Exercise
- The exercise is to create a table about an entity called "person" with three fields: first name, last name, and gender.
- Use the CREATE TABLE command to define the table.
- Use the INSERT statement to add three records to the table.
- Use the SELECT statement to list the records.
- Use the UPDATE statement to modify the records.
- Use the DELETE statement to delete the records from the table.### Connecting to MySQL Server
- To connect to the MySQL server, use the username as your last name and student ID as the password.
- In the port session, leave the port number as 3306.
Configuring MySQL Workbench
- Once connected, the MySQL Workbench editor will open with multiple windows.
- The main window is where you will type SQL commands and send them to the server.
- The left-hand side window displays databases, which can be expanded to show tables, views, stored procedures, and functions.
Creating a New Database
- To create a new database, use the SQL command
CREATE DATABASE
. - The command should end with a semicolon (
;
). - Example:
CREATE DATABASE instructor_DB;
Creating a New Table
- To create a new table, use the SQL command
CREATE TABLE
. - Define the fields (attributes) of the table, including data types and lengths.
- Example:
CREATE TABLE person ( first_name VARCHAR(15), last_name VARCHAR(15), gender VARCHAR(1) );
Using the Database
- To use the newly created database, use the SQL command
USE
. - Once inside the database, you can create tables, insert data, and perform other operations.
Inserting Data into a Table
- To insert data into a table, use the SQL command
INSERT INTO
. - Specify the columns and values to be inserted.
- Example:
INSERT INTO person (first_name, last_name, gender) VALUES ('Jane', 'Do', 'F');
Retrieving Data from a Table
- To retrieve data from a table, use the SQL command
SELECT FROM
. - Example:
SELECT first_name, last_name, gender FROM person;
Updating Data in a Table
- To update data in a table, use the SQL command
UPDATE SET =
. - Example:
UPDATE person SET last_name = 'Do' WHERE first_name = 'Jane';
Exercise Summary
- Create a database table called "person" with three columns: first_name, last_name, and gender.
- Insert three records into the table using the INSERT command.
- Retrieve the data from the table using the SELECT command.
- Update one of the records using the UPDATE command.
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- A DBMS is a computer system that stores, organizes, manages, and processes data.
- It enables users to define, record, query, update, and manage data.
- DBMS provides functionality to create, host, and manage databases.
Relational Databases
- Relational databases store data in tables with relationships between them.
- This course focuses on relational databases, specifically MySQL.
Entities and Attributes
- Entities are real-life things about which we want to store data.
- Examples of entities include a person, a book, a car, or a building.
- Attributes are the data itself, which can be physical characteristics (e.g., weight, height, color) or other types of information.
Data Models
- A data model is a larger design that includes multiple entities and their attributes.
- It is a conceptual design that helps us organize and structure data.
- Data models are similar to building designs or plans.
Databases and Tables
- A database is a collection of entities, which are stored in tables.
- A table is a physical representation of an entity, with each attribute becoming a field within the table.
- A database can contain multiple tables, and each table can have multiple fields.
MySQL
- MySQL is a specific relational database management system (RDBMS) used for this course.
- It is a software that runs as a server, and can be accessed using a client application like MySQL Workbench.
- MySQL uses a language called SQL (Structured Query Language) to interact with the database.
SQL Basics
- SQL is a language used to interact with relational databases.
- There are six basic constructs in SQL:
- CREATE TABLE: creates a new table.
- ALTER TABLE: modifies an existing table.
- DROP TABLE: deletes a table.
- INSERT: adds new records to a table.
- UPDATE: modifies existing records in a table.
- DELETE: deletes records from a table.
Exercise
- Create a table about an entity called "person" with three fields: first name, last name, and gender.
- Use the CREATE TABLE command to define the table.
- Use the INSERT statement to add three records to the table.
- Use the SELECT statement to list the records.
- Use the UPDATE statement to modify the records.
- Use the DELETE statement to delete the records from the table.
Connecting to MySQL Server
- Use the username as your last name and student ID as the password.
- In the port session, leave the port number as 3306.
Configuring MySQL Workbench
- The main window is where you will type SQL commands and send them to the server.
- The left-hand side window displays databases, which can be expanded to show tables, views, stored procedures, and functions.
Creating a New Database
- To create a new database, use the SQL command
CREATE DATABASE
. - The command should end with a semicolon (
;
).
Creating a New Table
- To create a new table, use the SQL command
CREATE TABLE
. - Define the fields (attributes) of the table, including data types and lengths.
Using the Database
- To use the newly created database, use the SQL command
USE
. - Once inside the database, you can create tables, insert data, and perform other operations.
Inserting Data into a Table
- To insert data into a table, use the SQL command
INSERT INTO
. - Specify the columns and values to be inserted.
Retrieving Data from a Table
- To retrieve data from a table, use the SQL command
SELECT
. - Example:
SELECT first_name, last_name, gender FROM person;
Updating Data in a Table
- To update data in a table, use the SQL command
UPDATE
. - Example:
UPDATE person SET last_name = 'Do' WHERE first_name = 'Jane';
Exercise Summary
- Create a database table called "person" with three columns: first_name, last_name, and gender.
- Insert three records into the table using the INSERT command.
- Retrieve the data from the table using the SELECT command.
- Update one of the records using the UPDATE command.
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Learn about Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Relational Databases, including MySQL. Understand how DBMS helps store, organize, manage, and process data.