Glossary of Terms

Database Definition Language

Keyword Definition
ADD COLUMN A DDL query used to add a new column to an existing table.
ALTER TABLE A DDL query used to modify the structure of an existing table.
CREATE TABLE A DDL query used to create a new table in a database.
Column A vertical part of a table that holds a specific type of data.
Constraint A rule that restricts the values allowed in certain columns or tables.
DDL Data Definition Language, a subset of SQL used to define and modify the structure of database objects.
DROP COLUMN A DDL query used to remove a column from an existing table.
DROP TABLE A DDL query used to delete a table from a database.
Data Manipulation Language A subset of SQL that allows manipulation of data stored in a database, including inserting, updating, and deleting records.
Database A collection of data organized in a structured manner.
Database Definition Language A language used to define and manipulate the structure and organization of a database.
Foreign Key A field in one table that refers to the primary key in another table.
Language A set of rules and symbols used for communication and expression.
Primary Key A unique identifier for each record in a table.
RENAME TABLE A DDL query used to change the name of an existing table.
SQL Structured Query Language, a popular database language used to manipulate and retrieve data.
Schema A logical representation of the structure of a database.
TRUNCATE TABLE A DDL query used to remove all the data from a table while keeping its structure intact.