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What are constraints and what types are available?

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  • NOT NULL: Prevents null values
  • UNIQUE: Ensures uniqueness across rows
  • PRIMARY KEY: Combines NOT NULL and UNIQUE
  • FOREIGN KEY: Maintains referential integrity between tables
  • CHECK: Validates data against specified conditions
  • DEFAULT: Provides default values when none specified
CREATE TABLE orders (
    order_id INT PRIMARY KEY,
    customer_id INT NOT NULL,
    order_date DATE DEFAULT GETDATE(),
    total_amount DECIMAL(10,2) CHECK (total_amount > 0),
    FOREIGN KEY (customer_id) REFERENCES customers(id)
);
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