Structured Query Language (SQL)

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SQL by Joe Gakenheimer

This part of my site I explain a little bit about SQL and database development. For some odd reason, during interviews I am always asked the question:
What is an Index?-Indices are created in an existing table to locate rows more quickly and efficiently. It is possible to create an index on one or more columns of a table, and each index is given a name. The users cannot see the indexes, they are just used to speed up queries. Note: Updating a table containing indexes takes more time than updating a table without, this is because the indexes also need an update. So, it is a good idea to create indexes only on columns that are often used for a search.

The links to the related subject can be found below:

What is Normalization?




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Updated: May. 1, 2005; Joe Gakenheimer