MySQL Constraints
What is Constraints in MySQL?
Constraint is a way of control in such a way we can limit the data input into table.
Primary Key Constraint:
- A primary key uniquely identifies each record in a table.
- It ensures that each row in a table is uniquely identifiable.
- Only one primary key can exist per table.
- Commonly used for ID columns.
CREATE TABLE table_name (
id INT PRIMARY KEY,
name VARCHAR(50)
);
Foreign Key Constraint:
- A foreign key establishes a relationship between two tables.
- It ensures referential integrity by enforcing that the value in a column matches the value in another table's primary key.
CREATE TABLE orders (
order_id INT PRIMARY KEY,
customer_id INT,
FOREIGN KEY (customer_id) REFERENCES customers(id)
);
Unique Constraint:
- A unique constraint ensures that all values in a column are unique.
- Unlike a primary key, multiple unique constraints can exist per table.
- Useful for columns that should contain unique values but aren't primary keys.
CREATE TABLE users (
email VARCHAR(100) UNIQUE,
username VARCHAR(50)
);