Integrity Rules and Constraints

We have structured our database with normalization principles, breaking large tables into smaller, well-organized ones. But how do you ensure the data remains accurate, reliable, and free from errors? That’s where integrity rules come in. These rules help maintain consistency and correctness in a database, ensuring that the relationships between tables remain valid over time.

What is data integrity?

Data integrity means ensuring that the data in a database remains accurate, consistent, and reliable. Without integrity rules, data can become inconsistent, leading to incorrect results and faulty operations.

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