Primary key
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000954
A column or set of columns in a relational database table that provides a unique identifier for each row. The primary key's value must be unique for every record and cannot contain null values. This constraint enforces entity integrity and is used to create relationships with other tables via foreign keys.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000954 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
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